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KARMA - THE MECHANISM
SUTRAS
15 - performing six daily practices 16- deep compassion and understanding for all who strive for
the ultimate freedom. (25) - Speaking ill of others
- praising ourselves - concealing good qualities and achievements of others - praising qualities we do not possess attracts karma that leads to a low, inferior status in life.
(26) Its opposite (i.e.
- praising others - modesty - proclaiming the good qualities and achievements of others - refraining from praising our own qualities and achievements - respect for those further advanced towards freedom from all
karmic limitations - freedom from pride in our own achievements attracts karma that leads to a high, honored status in life.
(27) Obstructing and disturbing others
- in their exercise of charity - in earning their livelihood - in their pleasures in consuming food etc. - in their enjoyment of comfort - in the use of their vitality and power attracts karma that leads to obstructions in our life.
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