Jain Karma Theory

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

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Asrava - Causes of Bondage of Karma
•Mithyätva
- Wrong belief, Ignorance •Avirati
- Vowlessness, Lack of self restraint •Pramäda
-Carelessness, Unawareness or unmindfulness, forgetfulness •Kashäya
-Passions (anger, ego, deceit, and greed)
• Yoga
-Activities of mind, speech, and body