Primer of Jain Principles

Author(s): Kirit Gosalia
Publisher: Kirit Gosalia

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Vowlessness
Soul's attitude due to the fruition of infinitely bonded passions karma
Soul's attitude due to the fruition of partial vow preventing passions karma
Soul's attitude due to the fruition of complete vow preventing passions karma
318. What is meant by carelessness (Pramad)?
At the time of intense fruition of subtle passions (Sanjvalan kashay) and quassi passions (Nokashay), a person becomes somewhat indifferent towards his proper conduct and less attentive to his own pure self- a state of carelessness.
319. How many different types of carelessness are there?
There are fifteen types as follow:
1. Four useless gossips (Vikatha) - about women, food, country,
and politics. 2. Four passions (Kashay) - Intense fruition of subtle passions of
anger, pride, deceit and greed. 3. Five objects of the five senses-touch, taste, smell, sight, and
hearing. 4. Sleep (Nindra) 5. Affection (Sneh)