Nirjara – How to Get Rid of Karma?

Jainism defines distinctly the theory of Karma. According to Tattavartha Sutra, the following definitions are important to understand the theory of Karma. Attracting of Karma is Ashrav (+) Stopping of Karma is Sanwar ( = ) and Shedding of Karma is known as Nirjara ( -). In the previous post, we saw 57 ways a soul can avoid attracting of new Karma. Today we will discuss Nirjara. But before we discuss Nirjara … Continue reading Nirjara – How to Get Rid of Karma?

How Can A Soul Avoid Attracting New Karma?

In the previous post on the subject, Five Ways Soul attracts new Karma we have seen how a soul attracts new Karma. However, by now we know complete annihilation of Karma is Moksha. Therefore, an attraction of new Karma means an extension of cycles of life and death. Knowing how to stop attracting new Karma and shedding of existing Karma is extremely critical & I would say the most … Continue reading How Can A Soul Avoid Attracting New Karma?

Ashrav – Why You Need to Know How A Soul Attracts New Karma?

In the previous post Laws of Karma -2 – Physics we have read what actually the Karma is and characteristics of Karma. We have also read why knowing about karma is the most important thing in the post The Laws of Karma – 1 – Basics. Now in this post, we will see why a soul attracts Karma which makes the soul its bondage. Just to re-emphasise the … Continue reading Ashrav – Why You Need to Know How A Soul Attracts New Karma?

Laws of Karma

Why You Need to Know Laws of Karma Governing Every Soul?

We have plenty of laws which govern our lives. We have a parliament to legislate and have lawyers to guide us about these new laws we are governed by. We are expected to know all these laws. Our courts do not accept ignorance as an excuse if we fail to abide by these laws. Point to ponder is, we human beings are governed by a … Continue reading Why You Need to Know Laws of Karma Governing Every Soul?