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    If I had a dream that I accidentally killed some one is it a paap or a mahapaap

    4 months ago 58

    In Jain Dharma, a dream by itself is not considered a paap or mahapaap like a real intentional act.

    Why:

    • Dreams happen without full conscious intent
    • Karma in Jainism is mainly bound by bhav — the inner feeling, intention, and passions
    • If you did not actually want harm and it was only a dream, then it is not the same as real himsa

    So in simple words:

    • Accidental killing in a dream = not mahapaap
    • It is not the same as knowingly causing violence in waking life

    If the dream disturbed you, Jain practice would be to:

    • remain calm
    • do pratikraman in your heart
    • ask forgiveness for any harmful thoughts
    • strengthen ahimsa and purity of mind

    So the right view is: do not fear that the dream itself made you a great sinner. In Jainism, intent and awareness matter greatly.

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