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TULSI-PRAJNĀ
Mind is characteresed by consciousness while matter is unconscious. There is a great problem in establishing relationship between soul and non-soul. There is some interchange of energy between mind and matter. Jaina formulates the theory of Nimitta (auviary) causation to explain the relation between the soul and the non-soul. Different substances work in coordination with each other, there by maintaining their individuality and also helping each others function. Soul and Karma
The karma on its behavioural side means the process of action as abstracted from the agencies whose action is meant. The connection with the pasi at human state is denoted by the term karma Human growth is an order red one, and its orderliness is idicated by saying that it is governed by the law of karma. Karma is said to be the principle of limitation and obsuration of the powers of the soul. It is observed that karma is not deed or work nor invisible mystical force but a complexus of very fine matter, imperceptible to the senses, which entered into the soul and causes great changes in it. The soul being the terminus a quo as well as terminus and quem of his pursuit. Jaina doctrine of karma believes in souls, efforts to shake off the karmic shackles and attain liberation, Relationship of Soul and Karmas :
Jiva (life) is said to be possess the suscep:ibility of being affected by the Karmas and the karma, in their turn have the capacity of modifying themselves that they become instruments for the process of psychic manifestations. The union of soul and the karma-pudgala is beginingless. The soul falls a victim to karmic bondage on account of its inherent capacity for distortion. Thus the bondage of soul hy the karma is also beginingless The bondage of the soul by the karmas is generally understood to be a sort of covering. The conscious jiva does not shine on account of karmas like a precious stone which has been defiled by dirt. It is believed that "one
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