The Truth

Author(s): O P Jain
Publisher: Veer Nirvan Granth Prakashan Samiti

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THE TRUTH
(iv) Mohaniya :
(v) Ayuh :
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i.e., those which will not let the soul have faith in true knowledge about itself and the Universe and also will not let it be inspired to purify itself from external pollution. I i.e., those which determine the period for which the soul will occupy a particular body and these also determine the species among living beings, where the soul will take birth. Broadly, there are four species-animals, human beings, devas and residents of hell. i.e., those which will organise the body and its limbs for the use of the soul, which in an impure state cannot exist without a body and needs it for performing its functions.
(vi) Nama :
(vii) Gotra ::
i.e., those which influence the soul to be born to parents having high or low conduct consistent with that of the soul.
(viii) Antaraya :
i.e., those which obstruct the unlimited power of the soul and interfere with the doing of what is desirable and desired and prevents effectiveness in general with respect to mental resolves.
The special causes of the above Karma Prakritis as well as the effect on soul will be described in details afterwards. These eight classifications cover all aspects of life. A correct understanding of these Karma Prakritis is necessary if a remedy is desired to liberate the soul to its own attributes of divinity.
5.8 Activities causing asrava (inflow): The following activities cause inflow of karmic matter towards the soul. These are carried out by thought, word or deed.
1. Action of each of the five senses of touch, taste, smell, sight
and hearing.