Jainism a Glimpse

Author(s): Punyadarshanvijay
Publisher: Sanmarg Prakashan

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1) Which obscures knowledge (Jñānāvaraṇiya Karma) 2) Which interferes with perception (Darśanavaraṇiya Karma) 3) Which produces the feeling of joy and grief (Vēdaniya Karma)
4) Which obstructs Right Belief and Right Conduct (Mōhaniyakarma)
5) Which determines the duration of life (Ayukarma)
6) Which gives the various factors of individuality (bodies, limbs, etc.) Nāmakarma)
7) Which destines family surroundings (Gōtra karma)
8) Which hinders the "Jiva" in his capability of resolution and enjoyment (Amtarāyakarma)
Jiva and pudgala are active substances, the remaining are passive (III, IV, V, VI).
III. Dharmastikāya :
Ether, motion media for Jiva and Pudgala, serves as medium for movement as water is, for the swimming fish.
IV. Adharmastikāya :
Medium for rest, Electromagnetic rest.
V. Akāśāstikāya :
Space, it is the receptacle of things, it is composed of an infinite number of space points (Pradeśa).
VI. Kāla :
Time-Real, absolute and apparent, present - indivisible unit of time. The Pudgala has shape and is visible, while the remaining substances are invisible and without form.
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