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**Basis:** This work is a concise version of the *Karmavipak* by Bhaus. The *Karmavipak* is based on the *Agamas* such as the *Viganis*, *Anuyogadwar*, etc. The *Agamas* are the scriptures of Jainism. The *Karmavipak* is a commentary on the *Agamas* and presents the principles of karma in a concise and accessible way. The *Karmavipak* is also based on the ancient *Kamantripaph* by Garg Rishi, and other ancient texts such as *Pharm-prakriti* and *Panchasangrah*.
The ancient *Karmagranth* has 166 verses. It is very detailed and can be overwhelming for beginners. Therefore, this work is a concise version of the *Karmagranth* with only 61 verses. Despite its brevity, this work covers all the essential principles of karma.
The author has also included some new topics that are not found in the ancient *Karmavipak*. For example, the 20 synonyms of *Shush-gyan* and the 8 types of karma that bind the soul are not mentioned in the ancient *Karmavipak*, but are included in this work.
The author has also taken care to ensure that the work is easy to understand. For example, the author has not explained the consequences of each type of karma, as is done in the ancient *Karmavipak*. However, all the essential information has been included.
This work has been widely accepted and has made the study of karma accessible to everyone. Those who read this work can easily understand the ancient *Karmavipak* without needing any commentary. This work is also easy to memorize due to its concise nature.
**Language:** The original language of this *Karmagranth* and all other *Karmagranths* is Prakrit. The original verses are written in a simple language that can be understood by those who have a basic knowledge of Sanskrit and Prakrit. The commentary is written in Sanskrit and is very detailed, making it easy to understand.