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Mechanics of Change
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( Intensity of the bondage ), 4. Pradeśa-bandha (Space-dimensions of the bondage ). The first suggests the quality or nature such as Jñānávaraniya or Darśanavaraniya etc. The second one determines the time-duration for which the fruits of karmas are to be enjoyed. The third, showing the intensity of the result, depends upon the intensity of the passions with which the karma is performed. In other words intensity of the result is reflected by the intensity of the cause. The fourth occupies different space dimensions of the self in accordance with the temperamental disposition of each individual and binds each individual soul in different manners. All these four types of bondages are determined at the very time when the deeds are done or intention to do them is entertained.
What are the causes of Bandha ? According to Unāsvāti they are five in number, i. e., wrong belief, non-restraint, passions, unawareness and activity. Among these five passions ( kaşāyas ) and activity ( yoga ) are more important. Kaşāyas are, as already noticed, anger, pride, deceit and greed. Yoga, in Jainism means the activity of body, speech and mind. Among the remaining causes Mithyatva means false attitude. Avirati means non cessation from enjoyment of sensual objects and Pramāda means want of consant awareness. If these are the causes of Bandha, their opposite elements would be the causes of its absence.
Thus the four Tattvas namely Papa, Punya, Āsrava and Bandha show how the self gets bound and polluted by karmic forces. Since life is constantly going on with good or bad activities, the karmic bondage is also a continuous process. The self also earns further karmas even while experiencing the fruits of previous karmas. If this is so, it appears that the self would never be free from karmic bondages and all efforts to achieve freedom would be in vain. Then what is the wayout ? Samvara
The answer is provided by the next two *Tattvas' namely, 'Samyara' and 'Nirjara'. 'Samvara' means prevention of Asrava', that is, stoppage of inflow of karmas and 'Nirjara'
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