Yes please and I don’t want to bind any karma over it now when i have the knowledge of it
That’s a thoughtful intention. In Jainism, simply having knowledge does not by itself prevent karma from binding. What matters is how that knowledge guides your conduct and inner state.
Key guidance:
- Align knowledge with samyak conduct (samyak-charitra): let right knowledge lead to right actions. Practice ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (celibacy or control of senses), and aparigraha (non-attachment).
- Cultivate equanimity and detachment: act without craving for outcomes, without anger, pride, or greed. Then the karmic impact of your actions diminishes.
- Use right faith and right conduct together: samyak darsan (right perception) + samyak jnana (right knowledge) should translate into samyak charitra (right conduct).
- Regular self-audit: reflect on your actions daily. If you find missteps, perform pratikraman (repentance/confession) with a sincere intention to correct behavior.
- Practice restraint in speech and violence: even with knowledge, avoid duplicity, deceit, or any harm caused by words or deeds.
- Remember karmic accountability is nuanced: intent, passion, and attachment influence the type and amount of karma. Pure detachment and disciplined restraint reduce binding.
If you want, I can outline a simple daily practice (morning reflection, daytime mindfulness, and evening pratikraman) to help you apply knowledge in a way that minimizes karmic binding.