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General definition (in Jainism)
: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsWearing away 鈥渙f karma鈥� (in Sanskrit: 苍颈谤箩补谤腻) refers to one of the 鈥�(twelve) reflections鈥� (产丑腻惫补苍腻), according to 艢ubhacandra鈥檚 J帽膩n膩r峁嘺va.鈥擶earing away previously accumulated karma is of two kinds鈥攊ntentional and unintentional鈥攁nd it is the cause for cutting the many chains produced by actions. In this world, just as fruits of a tree ripen of their own accord from different means so karmas can be understood as ripening of their own accord from different means. [...] To the extent that an individual does good actions and his conduct is pure, he is engaged in external asceticism. Then there is the highest meditation which involves avoiding anything perceptible by the senses and resting in the self. Thus, he destroys the mass of karmas accumulated over a long period which is sticking within. Then he is immersed in the ocean of knowledge which is the location of supreme bliss.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, 鈥榮elf-reliance鈥�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 707: Seek Lord Within < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]
Buddhist Outlook on Daily Life (by Nina van Gorkom)
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 2.7.5 < [Section 7 - Seventh Tiruvaymoli (kecavan tamar)]
Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Nikhilananda)
Mandukya Karika, verse 4.55 < [Chapter IV - Alatashanti Prakarana (Quenching the firebrand)]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 1: Incarnation as Nalinagulma < [Chapter I - 艢rey膩峁僺an膩thacaritra]
Part 27: Sermon on 苍颈谤箩补谤腻 < [Chapter I - 艢rey膩峁僺an膩thacaritra]
Part 1: Conclusion of Ud膩yana-story < [Chapter XII - Omniscience and wandering of Mah膩v墨ra]