Karma Vignayan Shibir-2008-2009

Author(s): Jinchandra Acharya
Publisher: ZZZ Unknown

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3) Kashaya: Actions resulting from anger, pride, deceit and greed
4) Yoga: Change in our minds, thoughts, character and actions resulting from auspicious and
inauspicious events
• The actions to resist the four causes of karma inflow are known as samvar.
Samvar can be as follows: 1) Samyaktva (Righteousness) 2) Virati (Self-restraint) 3) Upsham (Suppression of negative values) and 4) Control over mind, thought and action
Understanding Actions Resulting in the Eight Karmas in our Daily Lives
1) Actions resulting in Gnyanavarniya karmas:
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Criticism of knowledge and the learned Preventing others from attaining knowledge Showing envy towards intellectuals Insult and misuse of knowledge (ashatna)
2) Actions resulting in Darshanavarniya karmas:
• Criticism, harassment and insult of the virtuous • Doubting religion and its teachings • Criticism of monks • Viewing inappropriate events • Misuse of the Sangh's assets
3) Actions resulting in Vedaniya karmas:
Sata Vedaniya karmas
• Taking care of parents and elders • Bringing happiness to the lives of others • Donations and services to the needy
Asata Vedaniya karmas
• Harassment of others • Causing distress, hurt and anger in others
Causing harm to others • Making others cry
4) Actions resulting in Mohaniya karmas:
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Lack of religious faith Indulging in activities that please the five senses Showing anger, pride, deceit or greed Being too sad or too happy Showing disinterest, dislike or lack of faith in religion and religious bodies
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