Treatise on Jainism

Author(s): Jayantibhai S Sanghvi
Publisher: S J Sanghvi

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A Treatise on Jainism,
(2) Gross (liquid), e.g. water, oil etc. (3) Gross-fine, e.g. shade, sunshine. (4) Fine-gross, e.g. fragrance, sound,
sweetness etc. (5) Fine, matter capable of becoming Karmic
matter. It cannot be perceived by the
senses. (6) Fine-fine, matter which has for its atoms
the combination of two or more ultimate atoms (parmanu.) According to some Saints it is the ultimate atom itself.
The inflow of the above-said Karmic matter towards the Soul is caused by the vibratory activity of mind, speech and body, coloured by Passions (Kashaya) of Anger, Pride, Deceit and Greed mainly. The inflow leads to bondage of Soul by Karmic matter. The vibrations determine the kind (Prakriti). and the quantity (Pradesha) of the Karmic matter to be drawn towards and bound to the Soul. The Passions determine the duration (Sthiti) of the bondage, and the mild or intense fruition (Anubhaga) of the Karma at its maturity.