My points about “negative thoughts” were based on standard Jain principles about bhāv (inner state), kaṣhāya (passions) and karma‑bandh (bondage of karmas), not on modern psychology.

Here is the basis, in simple terms:

1. In Jainism, inner thoughts (bhāv) are primary

- Jain dharma clearly says that karma mainly binds to the soul because of inner feelings of attachment and aversion (rāg–dveṣh), not merely because of external actions. - Even if the body is not doing anything, if the mind is full of anger, hatred, jealousy, greed, intense fear etc., that inner state is called aśubha bhāv (impure / inauspicious disposition) and it leads to asrava (influx of karma) and bandh (bondage). - So when I spoke of “negative thoughts”, I was referring to these aśubha bhāvs and kaṣhāyas, in traditional Jain terms.

1. Kaṣhāya (passions) = key form of “negative thinking”

- Jain scriptures teach four chief kaṣhāyas: krodh (anger), mān (pride), māyā (deceit), lobh (greed). - These are specific, well‑defined mental states. When we stay in these states, karmas bind very strongly. - JainKnowledge explains this clearly under Kashayas – how anger, ego, deceit and greed, rooted in attachment/hatred, are the “soul’s greatest enemies” and block spiritual progress. You can read more here:

1. Jainism gives opposite “positive” bhāvnas to purify thoughts

- Because thoughts are so important, Jain dharma gives 12 bhāvanās (reflections) to train the mind in detachment, peace and right vision. - That whole teaching is built on the idea that if you don’t fill the mind with pure reflections, it will go towards impure (negative) ones, which create bondage. - You can see this explained under Twelve Bhavnas (Reflections or Thoughts):

1. Bhāv (mental state) and karma – directly stated in Jain doctrine

- Jain philosophy distinguishes various bhāvs of the soul (audayik, kṣāyik, kṣāyopśhamik, etc.) and explains that ⁠impure mental modes under the influence of passions are the cause of karmic bondage. - A simple explanation of bhāv and its types is given here: - This is why I said that changing your inner attitude/thoughts is central in Jainism, not just changing outer behaviour.

1. Practical side – using mantras and mindfulness for restless/negative mind

- When I suggested things like Navkār Mantra, breath awareness etc., that is also rooted in Jain practice: focusing mind on Arihant, Siddha, Dharma etc. replaces aśubha bhāv with śubha / śuddha bhāv. - JainKnowledge has a short Q&A on Mantras for anxiety, which shows this same approach:

So, to answer you directly:

• Yes, what I said about “negative thoughts” is based on traditional Jain teachings on kaṣhāya, rāg–dveṣh, aśubha bhāv, asrava and bandh, as summarized above.
• I did not base it on other religions or modern psychology, only on standard Jain darshan as commonly explained by Jain teachers and summarized on JainKnowledge.