Vajrakavach

Author(s): Dharnendrasagar
Publisher: Jain Sahitya Prakashan Mandir

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deliberately piercing a pregnant deer with an arrow was such an heinous, sinful act. The Doctrine of Destiny
According to this doctrine the universe of phenomena is pre-determined. Both animate and inanimate elements revolve round the principle of destiny. Man can make efforts and that is all that he can do but events happen according to the doctrine of destiny.
The story of Dwarka's destruction is cited in the scriptures as an illustration of the unfailing nature of destiny. Our physical eyes look for an external cause of its destruction and we get upset or angry over it. The destruction of Dwarka was predetermined and the best efforts of Krishna and Balarama could not save the city which was full of wealth. Similarly, Lord Mahavira initiated Jamali knowing well that he would turn against him and his teachings. This, he did because he was convinced that it was pre-determined and destiny could not be changed.
Now the question is, what is the difference between destiny and Karma why is the thought apart from destiny. In connection with this question it must be pointed out that Karma sticks to only the soul which is sentient but it does not attach to insentient objects like the stone, wood, cloth etc. We don't have to suppose any Karma behind the phenomena of the moon rising after the sun setting or the phenomena of the flame of the fire going
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