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 27 due to which one is
due to which
(ii) Obstructing Profit (Labha Antraya) not able to profit or earn inspite of efforts. (iii) Obstructing enjoyment (Bhoga Antraya) one may not be able to enjoy things like food, drinks etc. (iv) Obstructing repeated enjoyment (Upbhoga Antraya)-due to which one is not able to enjoy things which are repeatedly or continuously enjoyed like house, clothes, cars etc.
(v) Obstructing powers (Veerya Astraya)-due to which one is not able to exploit and profit fully by one's prowess or power or attainments.
This Karma Bondage arises due to similar activities by the beings like obstructing others' food, water etc. depriving others of their due profit and raising obstacles in the path of others' progress.
This brings to end the discussions of Nature Bondage of Karma (Prikirti Bandh) with the soul. Along with the Nature Bondage the Duration (Stithi), Intensity (Anubhag/Ras) and Quantam (Pradesh) bondage is also determined at the time of influx and bondage of Karma with the soul. Now these three can also be examined.
26. Duration Karma Bondage (Stithi Bandh)-The time or duration for which the particular Karma bondage will bear fruits or give result is determined along with the nature of such Karma bondage when it occurs This also is dependant upon the intensity of the activities of the being (Yoga) and of passions-Kashayas-the latter being more important. This duration may be millions and millions years and even a fraction of a second for which period the particular Karma remains active, live and in operation giving result. This is known as Duration or Stithi bondage. The maxima and minima of this duration varies for different Karma the maximum duration is that of Deluding (Mohaneeya) Karma which is seventy Kota-Koti Sagaropam. Between the maxima and minima the duration is fixed by different being by their own acts of ommission and commission. The duration (Stithi) Bondage is however not sacrosanct and in some cases the time of operation of some Karmas can be reduced or increased by one's efforts as explained later.
27. Quantum Karma Bondage (Pradesh Bandh) – The quantity of Karma Bodies that is attracted and attached to the soul by Yoga For Private & Personal Use Only