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beings. The self-rejuvenating nature of air and water, and their recovery from certain levels of pollution are based on the concept of these resources being living entities. Accepting this definition of our natural surroundings is of immense use in achieving ahimsa.
At the spiritual level, Jains have equated violence with sin, which is considered the greatest cause of karmic bondage and
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WE RECEIVE INFOMATION VIA:
5 senses (touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing) and mind
Process Infomation
Further
Action
Reaction
Non-verbal/mental effects: Anger, greed, deceit, ego, love, hatred
Reaction
Action
Engages speech and body; one or both
No Reaction
Deed/karma inflow/Asrava
No Reaction
& Action
HOW WE REACT TO INFORMATION AND HOW THIS AFFECTS KARMA
An Ahimsa Crisis: You Decide
