"Karime bante" is a phrase in Gujarati and some other Indic languages commonly used among Jains. It refers to the "bondage of karma" or the process by which souls (jivas) accumulate karmic particles due to their actions (karma).

According to Jain philosophy, every soul is inherently pure, possessing infinite knowledge, perception, bliss, and energy. However, due to the influx (āsrava) and bondage (bandha) of karma, these qualities are obscured. "Karime bante" literally means "karma is being bound," indicating the ongoing process where actions—caused by passions (kashayas) like anger, pride, deceit, and greed—lead to the attachment of karmic particles to the soul.

This bondage is the cause of the soul’s cycle of birth, death, and suffering (samsara). The ultimate goal in Jainism is to stop the influx of new karma (samvara) and shed existing karma (nirjara) through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct, leading to liberation (moksha).

Thus, "karime bante" serves as a reminder to be vigilant about one's thoughts, words, and actions to minimize the bondage of karma and progress on the path of spiritual purification.