Book Title: Tattvartha Sutra That Which Is
Author(s): Vinod Kapashi
Publisher: Vinod Kapashi

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________________ Verses 6/11 to 6/26 are briefly explained below: THE INFLUX (ASHRAVA) OF KARMAS are mainly of EIGHT TYPES Tattvartha Sutra Knowledge obscuring ashrava- are six types but two main ones (1) harbouring a feeling of jealousy towards a knowledgeable person. (2) Not giving benefit of one's knowledge to others who want to know. are Vision, faith obscuring ashrava- the same types of subdivisions as mentioned above can obscure faith as well. View deluding ashrava- Could delude (prevent) view, or good conduct or prevent respectful and positive attitude. Conduct deluding ashrava Feelings-producing ashrava-. These are mainly two typesfeelings of comfort (happiness) or discomfort (pain). Life-span ashrava- This may become a prime force in determining one's next birth. Name or personality ashrava-. auspicious or inauspicious name. into. Family-line ashrava-. This decides which family one would be born This could give one an 42 Tattvartha Sutra GROUP DISCUSSION ON CHAPTER 6 (1) Understand the influx (or inrush) of karma. How many types of karmas are there? Is it possible to stop karmic-matter going towards the soul? 43 SEVTE

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