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Verses 6/11 to 6/26 are briefly explained below:
THE INFLUX (ASHRAVA) OF KARMAS are mainly of EIGHT TYPES
Tattvartha Sutra
Knowledge obscuring ashrava- are six types but two main ones (1) harbouring a feeling of jealousy towards a knowledgeable person. (2) Not giving benefit of one's knowledge
to others who want to know.
are
Vision, faith obscuring ashrava- the same types of subdivisions
as mentioned above can obscure faith as well.
View deluding ashrava- Could delude (prevent) view, or good conduct or prevent respectful and positive attitude.
Conduct deluding ashrava
Feelings-producing ashrava-. These are mainly two typesfeelings of comfort (happiness) or discomfort (pain).
Life-span ashrava- This may become a prime force in determining one's next birth.
Name or personality ashrava-.
auspicious or inauspicious name.
into.
Family-line ashrava-. This decides which family one would be born
This could give one an
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Tattvartha Sutra
GROUP DISCUSSION ON CHAPTER 6
(1) Understand the influx (or inrush) of karma. How many types of karmas are there? Is it possible to stop karmic-matter going towards the soul?
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