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08-SAMVAR-STOPPAGE OF KARMA
08 - Samvar -Stoppage of Karma
The process that stops new karma from attaching to the soul is called Samvar. This process is the opposite of Äsrava. It can be accomplished by the constant practice of:
Right conviction and Right Knowledge of Reality
Observance of Vows
Samyaktva
Vratas
Apramäda
Akashäya
Ayoga
5 Samitis
3 Guptis
10 Yati Dharma
12 Bhävanä
57 Practical Ways of Samvar
Jain literature defines 57 practical ways, by which one can stop the attachment of karma. These ways are described mainly for monks and nuns, but it is strongly recommended to be practiced by Shrävaks and Shrävikäs as far as possible.
Carefulness in our activities
Restraints in our activities
Religious Virtues
Reflections or Contemplations. Some literature adds 4 compassionate Bhavana. Tolerance or Endurance of Suffering with equanimity
Conduct
22 Parishaha-Jaya
5 Chäritra
Awareness or Spiritual-alertness
Being Passionless
Peacefulness of Mental, Verbal and Physical activities
Five Samitis (Carefulness in our activities)
Samiti means carefulness or continuous awareness of all our activities with special attention towards nonviolence.
Iryä Samiti
Proper care in walking
Bhäshä Samiti
Proper care in speaking
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