Basic Principles Of Jainism

Author(s): Narayan Lal Kachhara
Publisher: Narayan Lal Kachhara

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karma. In essence, the destruction and production of anything other than our self is governed by its own causes and is not connected with our karma. Time. Time is an independent operator. It affects everything in the universe including our lives. Every event takes time to happen. Some events are time-dependent and bear no relationship to our karma. Karma. Karma is the most important operator in our destiny. It plays the major role in deciding the course of our life. The effects of karma can be moderated by acting as a neutral observer of events, and through penance and meditation.
5. Free Will and Soul Initiative (Purushartha). By taking the proper initiative, a person can change the course of his life which otherwise would be guided by karma. Right initiative provides a means to shape our destiny according to our will. Strong determination, courage, untiring efforts, self-confidence, energy and faith are needed. You can be the architect of your own destiny by inculcating such virtues. The bonds of karma can be changed by proper initiatives. It is possible to have an early rise of karma, in which the intensity of the action of the karma will be reduced; and the nature of karma can also be changed, in some cases, by taking positive initiatives.