$JES 103 Jain Alphabet Book Level 1 Book

Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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K is for Karma
Every moment of our life, we are doing something either by words, thoughts or actions. We should remember that all activities words, thoughts and actions collect karma. There are two kinds of karmas: good and bad. When we do good things, like helping or sharing with others, we collect good karmas. However, when we do something bad, like getting angry, screaming, or cheating, we collect bad karma.
Karma is the End Result of Our Action.
K IS FOR KARMA
Both good and bad karma produce results. If we get bad karma, then we will have to suffer in the future. Our life will be sad and miserable. However, if we get good karma, our life will be comfortable and happy. Whether one is rich or poor, strong or handicapped, a human or an animal, all are the result of our karma acquired in the past. Hence we should do good things that will make us happy in the future.
There are a total of eight types of karma that determine all aspects of our life and personality. Arihantas are born with eight types of karmas they destroy four types of karmas when they attain omniscience and the other four when they attain nirvana and become a Siddha. Siddha Bhagawäns are pure soul, having no karma.
In the top picture, the man is shooting a bird and thus he will get bad karma. In the bottom picture, the girl is donating clothes to a needy person and thus she will get good karma. We should be careful of what we do and how we do it, because every moment we collect Karma.
Note K is also for Knowledge
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