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bodies, the kārmaņa and the taijasa, is also the outcome of a distinct type of energy, and must, for that reason, be treated as a class by itself. Lastly, souls are also observed to differ from one another in respect of physical prowess and the power to achieve what is desirable and desired. There are several kinds of energy which limit the powers and effectiveness of the soul, and they form a class by themselves.
We thus have the eight principal kinds of karmas which, for facility of reference, are technically known as: (1) Jñānāvaraṇīya (from jñāna, knowledge, and āvaraṇa, a
cover or obstruction); (2) Darśanāvaraṇīya (perception-obstructing); (3) Vedanīya, which regulates the experiences of pleasure
and pain; (4) Mohanīya, which is of two kinds: i. darśana-mohanīya (darśana=faith, and
mohanīya=infatuation, hence the infatuations
ranged against Right Faith); and ii. caritra-mohanīya (cāritra=conduct), which prevents
one's living up to one's faith; (5) Āyuh (age, longevity); (6) Nāma, which is responsible for the work of organizing
different bodies and bodily limbs; (7) Gotra, which determines descent, lineage, and the like;
and (8) Antarāya (from āya, to come or stand, and antara,
between), which prevents effectiveness and interferes with energy in general.
These are the main kinds of forces engendered by individual actions. The Jaina Siddhānta subdivides them again into one hundred and forty-eight minor types which may be studied
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