Chapter on Passion

Author(s): N L Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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Introduction
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(1) The species of FD Karma are non-receptors for CD Karma
and vice-versa as they do not undergo transition. The 16 species etc. (verse 28) are non-receptors as they are
neither bonded nor transited. (3) The species of RF and RWF are non-receptors in the first
spiritual stage. However, it has a receptor position of 22group of species.
The receptor positions are important not only for the transition process, but they also encourage the processes of intensity reduction etc. That is why they have been described in many contexts in KP.
(d) Attenuation (Apakarşaņa, Apavartanā) is defined as decrease in duration and intensity of Karmas due to purification in volitions through austerities and observance of vows etc. It has two varieties: (1) general and (2) multiplier. The general means common reduction while the multiplier is termed as destruction of splits of Karmas received per Antarmuhūrta.
(e) Augmentation (Udvartanā, Utkarşaņa) is the reverse of attenuation and it is the increase in duration and intensity of Karmas. This process follows bonding. There is the augmentation of karmic points under fruitional Avali. The augmenting Karma points remain steady for an Avali. There is no increase in intensity during the process. The intensity does not depend on the number of Karma points.
(f) Intensity Reduction or Leaning (Kșști, IR)
The term 'Krsti is derived from the root 'krs' or 'krs", which means reduction, leaning or dilution. Of course, this reduction refers to the reduction of four-fold intensity of karmic bonds or points so