Articles on Karma Theory
Understanding Jain Terminology: Samavaya and Five Causes
By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah · Jain Avenue, 2021
The text explains Jain terminology, focusing on Samavaya Sam (right knowledge) and the interconnectedness of causes and actions. It highlights the Jain philosophy of Anekantavada, which emphasizes viewing matters from multiple perspectives rather than a…
Understanding Karma: Theory, Types, and Liberation in Jainism
By Dilip V. Shah · Jain Avenue, 2020
Karma, central to Jain philosophy, governs a soul's destiny through the natural law of cause and effect, where thoughts, words, and actions generate consequences. Kashaya—anger, ego, deceit, and greed—bind karma to the soul, encapsulating the principle "what…
श्रुत आराधना : अज्ञान क्षय
By आचार्यश्री महाश्रमण · Jain Bharati, 2009
The text discusses the spiritual and philosophical teachings of Jainism, focusing on the importance of scriptural devotion (śruta ārādhanā) in eliminating ignorance and preventing mental afflictions (saṃkleśa). It explains that through the cultivation of…
क्रियावाद बनाम कर्मवाद
Jain Bharati, 2001
The text explores the concept of karma across various Indian philosophical traditions, with a focus on Jain philosophy. It distinguishes between two primary types of karma: dravyakarma (physical karma, composed of matter) and bhavakarma (psychic karma,…
जैन धर्म का केंद्र-बिंदु समता
By डॉ. इन्द्रचन्द्र शास्त्री · Jain Bharati, 2000
The central focus of Jainism, its philosophy, and tradition is equanimity. A key problem of humanity is self-centeredness, where each person thinks from their own center, focusing on personal joys and sorrows. The goal of religion is to move an individual…