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Gommatasara Karmakanda - 161
To distribute the substance of the Jnanavarana karma (knowledge obscuring karma) in a way that reflects its various aspects, we follow a specific procedure.
First, we divide the total substance of Jnanavarana karma into five equal parts, representing the five different types of Jnanavarana karma:
1. **Chakshu** (visual obscuration)
2. **Achakshu** (non-visual obscuration)
3. **Avadhi Darshanavarana** (obscuration of clairvoyance)
4. **Manas** (mental obscuration)
5. **Kayika** (physical obscuration)
Then, we take the total substance of Jnanavarana karma and divide it by the number of infinite parts (Ananta), which is 5. This gives us the substance of the **Sarvaghati** (all-destroying) aspect of Jnanavarana karma.
Next, we subtract the substance of the Sarvaghati from the total substance of Jnanavarana karma. This remaining substance represents the **Deshaghati** (partial-destroying) aspect of Jnanavarana karma.
Now, we take the substance of the Sarvaghati and divide it by the number of infinite parts (Ananta), which is 5. This gives us the substance of the **Bahubhaga** (many parts) aspect of Jnanavarana karma.
We then distribute this Bahubhaga substance equally among the five types of Jnanavarana karma.
The remaining substance, after subtracting the Bahubhaga, represents the **Ekabhaga** (one part) aspect of Jnanavarana karma.
We then divide this Ekabhaga substance by the number of infinite parts (Ananta), which is 5. This gives us the substance of the **Prathibhaga** (part of a part) aspect of Jnanavarana karma.
We then distribute this Prathibhaga substance equally among the five types of Jnanavarana karma.
This process is repeated for each of the five types of Jnanavarana karma, ensuring that the substance of each type is distributed in a way that reflects its specific characteristics.
The same procedure is followed for the other karmas, such as Antarayakarma (hindering karma), with the appropriate number of infinite parts (Ananta) and types of karma.
This method of distributing the substance of karma allows us to understand the different aspects of each karma and their impact on the soul's journey towards liberation.