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attain it. How dissociation with karmas is possible that are with the soul since infinite time. Also, different opinion and philosophies prevail regarding the ways to liberation of soul and one decided way is not there. It is also not known in which caste or garb one attains liberation. With these prevailing confusing conditions, what use will be the gaining knowledge of soul when the way to liberation is not known.
The true teacher tries to elucidate that ignorance generates the tendency to do karmas and through inclination for liberation one gets situated in own true nature, where the lighted lamp of knowledge destroys the darkness of ignorance. Whatever are the causes of the binding of the soul are also the ways soul is bound. Breaking through the reasons for the binding is the way to liberation and crossing of the mundane ocean. Attachment, envy, and ignorance are main knots of karmas and total freedom from them is the way to liberation. Soul represents truth and is pure consciousness without faulty experiences. The way it can be restored to pure state is the path to liberation. Karmas are of infinite kinds, of which main ones are deluding karmas. These are of two kinds: deluders of right belief and deluders of right conduct. Deluders of right belief are destroyed through enlightenment and deluders of right conduct through non-attachment. Karmu-bondage occurs in association with passions (anger, etc.) and forgiveness, etc. nullify it. One who after forsaking faith in different opinions, philosophies, and own whimsical behaviors follows liberation path, his future births become fewer and soon finds liberation. There is no distinction of caste or garb; one who engages in the effort gains liberation. The described six Padas or spiritual steps definitely lead to liberation.
Jain philosophy elaborately delineates karmas and explains the ways to make them lose soul-binding potency. Outlines of Jainism by J. L. Jaini,?? for example, lists 8 main types of karmas and their 148 sub-types. This work indicates how deluders of karmas can be stopped through regaining right belief and right conduct. Right belief is gained back through enlightenment and this entails ascertaining real nature of the
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