________________
274: JAINS TODAY IN THE WORLD
6.2. The threefold action (of body, speech and mind) is the cause of the inflow of "karma".
6.3. Good actions cause the inflow of beneficial "karma".
6.4. Evil actions cause the inflow of harmful "karma".
6.15. The inflow of conduct-deluding "karma” is caused by the highly-strung state of the soul due to the rise of passions.
6.16. Violent aggression and extreme possessiveness lead to birth in the infernal realm.
6.17. Deceitfulness leads to birth in animal realms.
6.23. The sixteen causes of body "karma" leading to life of a Jina are: 1) purity of vision, 2) humility, 3) obeying the mores and abstinences, 4) persistent cultivation of knowledge, 5) dread of worldly existence, 6) charity, 7) austerity according to one's capacity, 8) establishing harmony and peace in the monastic order, 9) rendering service to the nuns and monks, 10) pure devotion to the spiritual teacher, 12) pure devotion to learned monks, 13) pure devotion to the scriptures, 14) regard for compulsory duties, 15) proper practice and promotion of the spiritual path, 16) adoration of the learned ascetics in the scriptures.
7.1. Abstinence from violence, falsehood, stealing, carnality and possessiveness, these are the vows.
7.6. The observer of vows should cultivate friendliness towards all living beings, delight in the distinction and honour of others, compassion for miserable, lowly creatures and equanimity towards the vainglorious.
7.34. The worth of a charitable act is determined by the manner of giving, the nature of the alms offered, the disposition of the giver and the qualification of the recipient.
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
