Jain Karma Theory

Author(s): Pravin K Shah
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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Nine Tattvas (Principles)
The Relationship between Soul and Karma are defined in Nine Principles known as Nine Tattvas Jiva
Soul (Consciousness) • Ajiva
Non-living substances (Karma) • Äsrava Causes of bondage of Karma • Bandh Characteristics of Bondage of Karma • Punya
Virtue • Päp
Sin Samvara
Stoppage of New Karma • Nirjarä Exhaustion of accumulated Karma Moksha State of Liberation from all Karma
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