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Q.VI.2.5 A.VI.2.5
How many classes of karma which get bonded to the soul are there? Such karmas are said to be of two classes namely merit (punya) and demerit (p pa).
Q.VI.2.6 A.VI.2.6
How do the meritorious karmas come? When the soul engages in virtuous activities then the inflow of meritorious karmas take place.
Q.VI.2.7 A.VI.2.7
How do the de-meritorious karmas come? When the soul engages in evil activities, then the inflow meritorious karmas take place.
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VFk% Meaning:
khk% iq; L; k'kkik% ikiL; VI.3
ubhah punyasyubhah p pasya kątk; kx Isiq; dk vkg v'kok; kx Isiki dk vkLko gksrk gA Virtuous activity is the cause of merit (punya) and wicked activity is the cause of demerit (p p ).
Q.VI.3.1 A.VI.3.1
How many types of influx are there? There are two types of influx namely auspicious ( ubha) and inauspicious (a ubha).
Q. VI.3.2 A.VI.3.2
What is inauspicious influx? Influx which causes inflow inauspicious influx.
of de-meritorious karmas is called
Q.VI.3.3 A.VI.3.3
What is auspicious influx? Influx which causes inflow of meritorious karmas is called auspicious influx.
Q. VI.3.4
A.VI.3.4
What is meant by a ubha mana-vacana k yayoga (inauspicious activities of mind body and speech)? Violence and stealing are inauspicious body activities. Not speaking the truth or unpleasant or harsh words which cause misery to others are inauspicious speech activities. Thinking of violence or of jealousy against someone is the inauspicious activity of mind.
Q.VI.3.5 A.VI.3.5
What is meant by merit? That which purifies the soul or by which the soul is purified is called merit. It also produces happy feelings.
Q.VI.3.6 A.VI.3.6
What is meant by demerit? That which keeps the soul away from good activities is called demerit. It also produces unhappy feelings.
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