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KARMA - THE MECHANISM
SUTRAS
(16) Deceiving and misleading others attracts karma that leads to
birth(s) in the world of animals and plants.
(17) Activities with mild attachment and moderate possessions at
tract karma that leads to incarnation(s) in human form.
(18) An attitude of natural mildness and modesty also leads to
birth(s) in human form.
(19) Life that focuses exclusively on pleasures and enjoyment may
cause incarnation(s) in any of the four forms.
(20) - Self-control with slight attachment
- partial realization of the Five Freedoms - equanimity at the spontaneous manifestation of karma - spiritual efforts, even if not based on correct understanding
attracts karma that leads to birth(s) in 'heavenly' regions. (21) (In the inhabitants of 'heavenly' regions) orientation towards
growth (samyag darshana) also attracts karma.
(22) Crooked and deceitful thoughts, words and actions attract
karma that leads to the manifestation of an ugly, disagreeable body.
(23) The opposite (i.e. straightforward, honest thoughts, words and
actions) attracts karma that leads to the manifestation of a pleasant, agreeable body.
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