In Jainism, cycles of birth and death (samsara) continue because of karma we accumulate with our actions. Time itself is endless in the sense that the cycle keeps turning, but liberation (moksha) is always possible for a soul that purifies itself and frees itself from karmic bondage.

Key points:

• Every action, thought, or intention creates karma, which binds the soul to future lives. Good actions gradually reduce binding karma; harmful actions increase it.
• Time does not erase karma by itself. Past karma shapes future experiences, and new karma can be created in each present moment.
• The goal is to stop creating new karmic ties and to burn accumulated karma through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct (the Jain path of the three jewels: samyak darshan, samyak jnana, samyak practi).
• The practical path is ethical living: ahimsa (nonviolence), satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (chastity), and aparigraha (non-attachment). This helps purify the soul and gradually wear away old karma.
• Liberation happens when all karmic bonds are shed, not merely when time passes. A soul attains keval jnana (omniscience) and is freed from the cycle.

About differences between Digambar and Shwetambar:

• Both traditions agree on the central idea that karma binds the soul and that liberation comes from purifying conduct. There are nuanced interpretations of certain scriptures and practices, but the core teaching remains the same: live carefully to shed karma and seek moksha.

If you’d like, I can explain how specific Jain sutras or stotras articulate these ideas and how to apply them in daily life.