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To understand the nature of the various divisions of time, such as Sagaropama Adi, one should study the scriptures like Anuyogadwar and other Sutras. This will provide knowledge about Jain beliefs regarding the calculation of time.
**Explanation**
The intensity and slowness of the karmic results are based on the intensity and slowness of the causative passions (Kashaya). The more intense the passions of a being, the stronger will be his sinful actions (Ashubha Karma) and the weaker will be his virtuous actions (Shubha Karma). Conversely, the more free a being is from the intensity of passions and the purer his results, the stronger will be his virtuous actions and the weaker will be his sinful actions.
This is the perspective of Jain Karma Shastra regarding the intensity and slowness of karmic results.
**Various Stages of Karma**
The various stages of karma are described in Janakarma Shastra. These are related to the binding, arising, transformation, existence, decay, etc., of karma. These are broadly classified into the following categories:
(1) Bandhana (Binding), (2) Satya (Existence), (3) Udaya (Arising), (4) Udirana (Stimulation), (5) Uvartana (Rotation), (6) Apavartana (Reversal), (7) Sankraman (Transition), (8) Upshaman (Sublimation), (9) Nivatti (Cessation), (10) Nikanchan (Annihilation), and (11) Abada (Unhindered).
(1) Bandhana (Binding) - The binding of karma particles with the soul, i.e., becoming one like milk and water, is called Bandhana. Binding is of four types: Prakriti Bandha, Sthiti Bandha, Anubhag Bandha, and Pradesh Bandha. These have been described earlier.
(2) Satya (Existence) - The karma particles remain connected to the soul until their exhaustion (Kshaya). This state is called Satya. In this state, karma remains present even though it does not yield its results.
(3) Udaya (Arising) - The state of karma yielding its results is called Udaya.