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different times, the karmic associations also have a built in clock that decides the dormancy (Abādha-kala) and the time of fruition (Udaya) of a particular type of karmic bondage. When the time of fruition of a particular type of karma comes, the karma-body (Kārmaņa Šarīra) and the soul associated with it are forced to vibrate at a specific frequency. This vibration manifests itself in the form of tendencies (Bhāva)that forces the soul (in its corporeal state through its body, mind and speech) to act in a particular manner and generates a resonance in the environment which attracts only those types of people and objects that resonate with it, the others remain unaffected. This explains as to why out of a plethora of people and objects we rhyme and click with only a few. Such association with specific people and objects result in our pleasurable or painful experiences in accordance with our karmic adjunct. This is our karmic retribution and this is our destiny. This scientific model has been graphically illustrated in the flow-chart on the facing page.
The Spiritual Benefits Of The Doctrine Of Karma –
Spiritual benefits of a soul are directly linked with its capacity of looking at things in the right perspective, its victory over passions, overcoming attachment and aversion and development of a truly detached disposition. Attachment (rāga) and aversion (dveşa) are the two generals of the army of delusion (moha) that constantly attack the worldly living beings. Succumbing to delusion and attendant attachment and aversion gives rise to passions like anger, pride, deceit and greed, which are, in turn, responsible for all worldly misery and karmic bondage. A proper understanding and appreciation of 'Karma Theory' helps us in understanding the mechanism of attachment and aversion and can become the means of breaking the bondage of delusion - ‘Mohanīya Karma' with its attendant attachment, aversion and passions - and pave the way for not only a harmonious mundane life but also for the ultimate goal of liberation through consequent
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