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## Karmavipaka
By performing actions that show disregard for knowledge, etc., the **Jnanavarana karma** is bound.
The causes mentioned above, such as performing undesirable actions regarding knowledge, the knower, and the means of knowledge, lead to the binding of **Darshanavarana karma** when performed in relation to perception, the perceptive-saint, and the means of perception.
Knowledge and perception are qualities of the soul. Therefore, even the slightest carelessness or disregard for knowledge and its means, perception and its means, is tantamount to harming oneself. Here, the actions that should not be performed for the sake of these qualities are mentioned. Other similar destructive actions should be included in this category.
## Causes of Binding of Vaniy Karma
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**Guruhbhattitikaruna-vayajogak sayavijay danajuo. Vadhammaai ajjai sayamsayam vivajjay. ||55||**
**Meaning of the verse:** Devotion to the Guru, forgiveness, compassion, vows, yoga, conquering passions, giving charity, and remaining steadfast in Dharma lead to the binding of **Satavedaniya karma**. Conversely, acting contrary to these leads to the binding of **Asatavedaniya karma**.
**Special Meaning:** The verse explains the causes of binding for both types of **Vedaniya karma**, **Satavedaniya** and **Asatavedaniya**.
**Sat** means happiness and **Asat** means suffering. The karma that produces happiness upon its fruition is **Satavedaniya**, and the karma that produces suffering upon its fruition is **Asatavedaniya**. **Satavedaniya** is meritorious and **Asatavedaniya**...