Karma the Mechanism

Author(s): Hermann Kuhn
Publisher: Crosswind Publishing Germany

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SUTRAS
ATTRACTION TO KARMA
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tivities. This attachment will remain active until the corresponding karma is dissolved, even if we do not enjoy the respective
sense-pleasures any more. - Feeling bored or discontented, intensifying and prolonging the
discontent of others, intentionally ruining the happiness of others, associating with evil company etc. attracts karma that causes boredom and discontent within us. - Aversion against positive behavior, spreading mistakes of others etc. attracts karma that causes disgust and repulsion. When this karma activates, it causes feelings of disgust even for those beings, things and actions we want to see in a positive light. The next seven sutras list activities and attitudes that determine place and duration of our future incarnations.
SUTRA 15 बहारम्भपरिग्रहत्वं नारकस्यायुषः ॥ १५ ॥ Bahvarambha parigrahatvam narakasyayusah (15) Excessive infliction of pain and excessive attachment to this world attracts karma that leads to incarnations in 'infernal' regions. (15)
Excessive infliction of pain means all unnecessary pain and suffering caused to living beings. It also includes cruel action and killing.
Excessive attachment to this world is possessive clinging to property (objects, beings, status etc.). It includes unrestrained longing for the belongings of others, the acquisition and accumulation of goods that far exceeds our needs. Excessive attachment manifests thoughts like "all this is mine" and a deep feeling of resentment and loss if only a small part of what we regard as our own needs to be parted with.