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Dravya Karma and Bhäva Karma
The Karma Pudgal attached to the soul are the Dravya Karma The soul in the form of passions (Kashäya) and Yoga are the Bhäva Karma. It leads to bondage of further Dravya karma.
Dravya Karma being part of matter, are material in character. The Bhäva Karma being Kashäya and activities (attributes) of the soul are spiritual in character.
The Dravya karma are the cover (Avaran) of the soul. The Bhäva Karma is the defect or impure (ashuddha) state of the soul
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