Punya and Paap Karma

Author(s): Pravin K Shah
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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Punya and Papa Karma
Punya or Pious Karma We acquire Punya Karma when we perform or reflect upon virtuous activity with or without a feeling of self-satisfaction and its accomplishment. At maturity of Punya Karma, they produce a favorable environment conducive to spiritual life such as human life, healthy body, comfort, moral family etc. A person may use such circumstances to progress spiritually or a person may use it to increase his power, fame, luxury, and comfort. This depends upon the person's free will or self determination (Purushärtha) and his proper understanding of true religion.