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Dravya Karma and Bhäva Karma
• The Dravya Karma is an apparent cause (Nimitta) in causing vibration
(Kashäya and yoga) in the soul which leads to further bondage of Dravya karma.
• The Bhäva Karma (soul with passions and yoga) is a Nimitta in
attracting Dravya Karma (Karma Pudgal) and bind them to the soul.
• The Dravya and Bhäva Karma are apparently related as each other's
counterpart's of cause and effect. The relationship is classified as Nimitta-naimitik relationship.
This chain reaction continues as a vicious circle until it is broken by positive and deliberate efforts called Samvar (Stoppage of New Karma) and Nirjarä (Separation).
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