First Steps to Jainism Part 2

Author(s): Sancheti Asso Lal, Manakmal Bhandari
Publisher: Sancheti Trust Jodhpur

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The Doctrine of Karma 9
acquires a Karmic body which is with shape and form and which is its constant companion.
20. It has been noted above that due to Yoga-activities of the soul of three types (body, speech and mind), disturbance is caused in the material world of Pudgal which are attracted to the soul and which get converted into Karma. It has also been mentioned that these Pudgal or Karma-vargana get attached to the soul due to presence of the four passions, Kashyas i.e. Anger, Pride, Deceipt and Greed alongwith Yoga activities, otherwise they leave the soul simultaneously with their influx (Ashrava). As such it is clear that it is with passions that the influx (Ashrava) becomes bondage-bandh of the soul. Thus the passions or Kashayas are the principal causes of Bandh or Bondage of the soul-and its transmigration in the world, though Yoga are a precondition.
21. Thus we have seen that YOGA and KASHAYA are the two causes of Bondage or Bandh. According to other tradition false vision (Mithya Darshan), un-disciplined life (Avirati) and Negligence (Pramad), are also considered causes leading to Bondage (Bandh) of the soul (in addition to the YOGA and KASHYA). However, an indepth look will reveal that these three causes are covered by Yoga and Kashya in their broader meaning.
False vision or faith (Mithya Darshan) implies want of true belief or indulgence in false belief. Undisciplined life (Aviriti) is not following the five vows (Vratas) i.e. Indulgence in violence, untruth etc. and Negligence (Pramad) is carelessness or recklessness in thought, word or deed and all these ultimately result in four Kashyas, the four passions i.e. Anger (Krodh), Pride (Maan), Deceipt (Maya) and Greed (Lobh). Also these are the prime agents of bondage and therefore, are rightly considered so along with Yogas (cause of influx). However, in higher stages of the development of the soul (Gunasthan), where finer distinction and detailed appraisal has to be made, all the other causes are also mentioned so as to put them in proper perspective.
22. Various aspects of Bondage of Karma with the soul
A number of questions can arise about different aspects of BONDAGE or KARMA BANDHA e.g. what is the result of such Bondage, does Bondage effect all pradesh of the soul or part only,
is the bondage similar for all souls etc. The answers to these questions
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