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108 better path may have a better life. The karmic body is the innermost fine body. Alongwith this, the different parts of gross body systems also participate in the process. 6. The physiologists indicate that the brain has specific centers for emotions like fear etc. which they have verified by the absence of the specific emotions after removal of specific regions of brain. Chromosomal (genetic or otherwise) abnormality also results in these bad or good a-passions. Glandular secretions also tune up the mental states. (i.e. adrenaline for fight or escape and transmitter compounds like dopamine and serotonin present in brain for pacification).
The commentary defines the various a-passions and passions whose intensity may now be measured through (a) bodily changes (facial changes) and (b) internal changes (heart beat, EEG, pulse rate and glandular secretions etc.). Thus, scientists have explained a number of facts not available in religious texts. They indicate there are many physical factors alongwith karmic factors for elaborating human behaviour and its improvement. 7. The general details of species of conduct-deluding karma are summarised below in the Table :
Name
Cause
Types
Effects
1. Anger
Frustration restriction attack Irritation jealousy Ego-centricity, selfassertion
mountain rock-line Pebble-line Line on sand Line on water Pillar stone, Bone pieces, wood pillar, straw piece Bamboo root, Ram horn, cow urine, carpenters, scratch
stress, excitement, violence, destructive instinct, strength in adverse situation, facial changes Self-display, leadership, statussuperiority, lying, no proper conduct
2. Pride
3. Deceit
4. Greed
Conjectured gain, short routing, evil intention, Crookedness attachment, acquisition, discontent, Cravings socialisation, specific attitude,
lac-stain, mud-stain, safflower stain, turmeric stain
satisfaction, pleasures, more desires
5. Laughter
Laughing, smiling, joking
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