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is released earlier if he proves good conduct during the period of sentence. Here also good ideas and good conduct do prevail. One who is not conversant with the art of breaking bonds contracted with Karmas cannot make any spiritual progress.
But then how to shorten the path of spiritual development ? That is very important.
When the Soul breaks through Bliss-obscuring Karmas to the extent of more than 69 crores of Sagaropamas then he attains Right-belief. When he breaks through still further, then he obtains full non-attachment. Thus Karmic states are required to be exploded through for the manifestation of Soul's attributes.
It should be clarified here that Karmic states would be broken through but the Karmic regions remain intact. They are consumed in a shorter period.
The means which effect a change in the very nature of Karmas is called Samkramana. Such change is affected in Karmas of the same species. But what do we mean by Karmas of the same species? We explain: Karmas have mainly eight classes and sub-species of one Karma are called Karmas of the same species or same kind. Sub-species of other Karma are not called Karmas of the same kind or same species. They are "Vijatiya". Thus Karma-producing feeling of pleasure can be changed to the Karma producing feeling of displeasure but cannot be changed to Karma obscuring bliss or power.
If Karma is manifested before its period of maturity then that Karma is said to have Udirana (Change). The means causing such change is called "Udirana Karana”.
Here you might doubt, "How can a Karma be manifested earlier?" We explan: Fruit takes a certain period for being ripe but by certain means and methods they can be ripened earlier. Raw mangoes placed in grass can be ripened earlier. Thus by efforts Karmas can be manifested earlier than the point of time destined for maturity. As a general rule Karmas belonging to the same species of Karmas which are being manifested can be made to manifest earlier.
Only the Omniscient one can know whether a particular Karma has been manifested at the scheduled time of maturity or earlier,
