Get out of karma

In Jainism, liberation from karma is the ultimate goal, leading to moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death). To "get out of karma," one must stop new karmas from binding to the soul (samvara) and shed existing karmas (nirjara). The main practices for achieving this are:

1. Right Faith (Samyak Darshan): Developing the correct understanding and faith in the teachings of the Tirthankaras.
2. Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnan): Acquiring true knowledge of reality, the soul, and the karmic process.
3. Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra): Living a life of ethical discipline, which includes following the five great vows (non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possession).

Other important practices include:

• Ahimsa (Non-violence): Avoiding harm to all living beings.
• Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness): Reducing attachment to material things.
• Austerities (Tapas): Engaging in fasting, meditation, and other forms of self-discipline to burn off accumulated karmas.
• Self-restraint and Mindfulness: Controlling one's actions, speech, and thoughts.
• Forgiveness and Compassion: Letting go of anger, pride, deceit, and greed.

By sincerely practicing these principles, a Jain aspires to cease the influx of new karmas and gradually destroy the accumulated karmas, ultimately attaining liberation.