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06-NINE TATTVAS AND KARMA PHILOSOPHY
Summary Primarily, the pattern of vibrations created in soul is classified by its various actions; Soul's illusion (Mithvätva) and passions (Kashäya) are responsible for the duration (Sthiti) and the intensity (Anubhäga or Rasa) of Karma bondage.
Soul's activities of body, speech, and mind (Yoga) without passion are responsible for the Prakriti and Pradesh of Karma bondage
Note - Here it is considered that passion includes Mithyätva (Illusion), Avirati (Lack of self-restraint), Pramäda (Spiritual laziness), and Kashaya (passions - anger, ego, deceit, and greed) In summary, the soul's passions are responsible for the duration and intensity of the karma and the soul's activities of body, speech, and mind are responsible for the types and the quantity of the karma. It is due to the intensity and the duration of the karma bondage that the soul passes through many pleasure and painful situations and suffers. Hence, one needs to get rid of Mithyätva, Avirati, Pramäda, and Kashäya (collectively known as Mohaniya karma) to progress spiritually and attain liberation.
Samvar (Stoppage of New Karma) Methods of Samvar The process that stops new karma from attaching to the soul is called Samvar. This process is the opposite of Asrava. It can be accomplished by the constant practice of:
Samyaktva Right conviction and Right Knowledge of Reality Vratas
Observance of Vows
Apramäda
Awareness or Spiritual-alertness Being Passionless
Akashaya
Ayoga
Peacefulness of Mental, Verbal and Physical activities
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JAINISM AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
