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In one philosophy, one aspect is emphasized by a particular viewpoint, while another aspect is highlighted by a different perspective; as a result, that particular point has become well-known as a specific topic or characteristic of that philosophy. Take the doctrine of karma, for instance. The fundamental principles of karma are indeed present in both Buddhist and Yoga philosophies. In Yoga philosophy, these principles are described in detail; nevertheless, the karma doctrine has developed into an extensive and profound scripture in Jain philosophy, unlike in any other philosophy. For this reason, while discussing the doctrine of karma in Charitramiṁsā, the Jain scholar Umasvati has succinctly included an entire karma scripture. Similarly, although the philosophical examination of conduct (charitra) is similar in Jain, Buddhist, and Yoga philosophies, there are practical differences due to certain reasons, and these differences have become the characteristics of the followers of those philosophies. According to all philosophies, renunciation of klesha and kashaya constitutes charitra; however, among the various means to prove it, one philosophy emphasizes one aspect while another emphasizes a different one. In Jain ethics, there is a predominance of bodily restraint, while in Buddhist ethics, emphasis has been placed on meditation, and in the organization of wandering ascetics according to Yoga philosophy, focus is on pranayama, cleanliness, etc. If the proper use of bodily restraint, meditation, and pranayama is meaningful in the achievement of the main charitra, then all of these hold equal significance. However, when these become merely the external practices that lead to behavior, and when the essence of achieving main charitra is lost, then contradictions emerge between them, and a follower of one sect begins to denounce the practices of another sect as meaningless. In Buddhist literature and among the followers of Buddhism, there is criticism of the Jain practice primarily focused on bodily restraint, while in Jain literature and among Jain followers, there is mockery of the comfortable lifestyle and meditation of Buddhists, as well as of the pranayama and cleanliness of wandering ascetics.