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Analysis
Jain reality explains that 5 causes exist equally for any event that occurs in the Universe
However
3 of 5 causes are beyond our control
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Time, Intrinsic nature, Predestination
Instrumental Cause (Nimitta)
• To certain extent External circumstances are in our control
Karma which have not produced the result (which are in Satta) continuously changes with our reflection
Freewill or Determination (Purusharth) is in our control