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How many types of karma
Quick Answer
Jainism commonly recognizes eight types of karma that influence various aspects of existence. There is mild variation in naming and categorization, but all sources agree on these eight fundamental types.
Detailed Answer
The eight types of karma in Jain philosophy are consistently identified across different texts and scholars. They include Jñanavarana (knowledge obscuring), Darśanīvarana (perception or faith obscuring), Vedaniya (producing feelings of pleasure or pain), Mohaniya (deluding or attachment-causing), Āyu (determining lifespan), Nāma (determining physical and individual attributes), Gotra (determining family and social status), and Antarāya (causing obstacles in activities).
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