Executive Briefing: The Materiality of Karma
Uniquely in world religions, Jain philosophy conceives of karma not as an abstract moral ledger, but as microscopic physical atomic matter (Karmic Pudgala) that sticks to the luminous soul (Jiva) due to passion and attachment.
1. Samvara and Nirjara: Stopping Influx and Shedding Residue
Liberation requires stopping new karmic particles from entering (*Samvara*) through mindfulness, and burning off existing karmic residue (*Nirjara*) through internal and external tapas.
2. References
- Tatia, N. (1994). That Which Is (Tattvartha Sutra). HarperCollins.