Pure Soul and Its Infinite Treasure

Author(s): Jayantilal Jain
Publisher: University of Madras

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266 * Annexures
02 Vision-Obscuring Karma: A soul is capable of seeing instantaneously whatever that has happened, is happening or will happen in the entire universe, all at the same time. But different species have different vision abilities depending on Karmas. Some species have eye-based vision while others like insects, ants, etc., have no eyes and this is due to this Karma.
03 Delusion-Producing Karma: Feelings of attachment to objects other than the self create delusion and misconceptions about them. Misconceptions lead to arbitrary and imaginary decisions about the nature of objects and cause attachment or aversion. Delusions abound in number, more specifically relating to family, wealth, status in life, religion, one's body, its senses and purpose of life. All these prevent true perception of things and hinder selfrealisation. This Karma is considered to be the King of all other Karmas as once this is defeated, others will surrender. Just as in a battlefield once the King surrenders, other chiefs and soldiers also surrender without much resistance as they wield less power. When a soul realises oneself to be the King of the self and rules oneself with infinite divine powers, this Karma is defeated.
04 Power-Obscuring Karma: In day-to-day life and also on the path of self-liberation, there are forces preventing fulfillment of goals in spite of best efforts. For example, when a person is about to eat food served on the dining table but unable to eat due to some bad news or has to leave urgently for some reason. A person wants to donate some money for a noble cause or wants to renounce the world and become a monk but is prevented by his son or wife. A monk in the state of meditation is disturbed by some object. One has to unleash utmost vigour to defeat such obstacles