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Q: I am not a Jain but want to become one. How can I start burning off karma?
AnswerIn Jain Dharma, you can begin reducing and shedding karma by living with more awareness, non-violence, self-control, humility, and purity of intention.You do not need to be born Jain to begin walking the Jain path. Jain Dharma teaches that every soul has the potential to become pure and libera... Read More: I Am Not A Jain But Want To Become One How Can I Start Burning Off Karma
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Q: Would an arhat incur karma for killing an animal?
AnswerNo. In Jain Dharma, an Arhat does not incur karma, even if an animal’s death occurs in relation to the Arhat’s body or presence.ExplanationAn Arhat is a perfected living being who has destroyed the four ghāti karmas: Jñānāvaraṇīya karma – knowledge-obscuring karma Darśanāvaraṇīya karma – perce... Read More: Would An Arhat Incur Karma For Killing An Animal
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Q: Why does a being's ability to feel more or less pain impact how much karma you receive for paining them?
AnswerIn Jain Dharma, the karmic weight of hurting a living being depends partly on the being’s level of consciousness and capacity to experience pain because violence is measured not only by the outer act, but also by the harm caused to life and the inner passions behind the act.A being with more d... Read More: Why Does A Being S Ability To Feel More Or Less Pain Impact How Much Karma You Receive For Paining Them
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Q: Why does killing incur karma, and why does killing less intelligent beings incur less karma?
AnswerIn Jain Dharma, killing incurs karma because it involves himsā — injury to a living being — and usually arises from passions such as carelessness, attachment, anger, greed, or disregard for life.Killing less developed beings generally incurs less intense karma than killing highly developed bei... Read More: Why Does Killing Incur Karma And Why Does Killing Less Intelligent Beings Incur Less Karma
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Q: bhopavar pakshal timing
AnswerSorry, I can only provide information that is clearly established within Jain tradition. Read More: Bhopavar Pakshal Timing