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5. Understanding 8 Karmas with examples

Till now, we have got a basic introduction about Karmas, their types and how they function. Now, let us explore these 8 Karmas more and understand them with simple analogies and examples.

1. Gyaanavaraniya Karma is like a Curtain...​

Like a curtain hides whatever is behind it and doesn't let us 'know';

In similar way, Gyaanavaran Karma obstructs our ability to know, understand and grasp.

2. Darshanavaraniya Karma is like a Gatekeeper...​

Like a gatekeeper doesn't let us see and perceive what is inside the house or a palace,

In similar way, the Darshanavarniya Karma obstructs our ability to do common perception about things.

3. Mohniya Karma is like a Drunkard...​

Like a drunkard is unconscious about what is right and wrong, has lost control over his senses and roams around hopelessly,

In a similar way, due to Mohniya karma, this soul also gets unconscious and trapped into blind beliefs, anger, ego deceit, greed etc.

4. Antraya Karma is like a Treasurer..​

Like a treasurer/cashier doesn't let the king do donations etc. by telling him to spend less;

In a similar way, Antaraya Karma is responsible for different obstacles that comes our way when we are trying to do some task (be it helping others or something for our benefit).

5. Vedniya Karma is like "Sword with honey applied on it"...​

Like if one tries to eat honey which is applied on the sword, then one experiences sweet taste along with the pain of tongue getting cut by the sword.

In a similar way, Vedniya Karma is responsible for good/favourable and bad/unfavourable situations that happens to us.

6. Aayu Karma is like Handcuffs...​

Like if handcuffs doesn't let one to be free, and keeps trapped inside a jail,

In a similar way, Aayu-karma traps this soul in Sansar (world), doesn't let one be free from all the miseries and makes one roam in 4 life forms - Human, Animal, Hell and Heaven.

7. Naam Karma is like a Painter/Artist...​

Like an artist makes paintings of different colors, designs and styles;

In a similar way, Naam Karma is responsible for the different bodies, structure, shape, size, health, etc. characteristics of this soul. Everyone is having diff body shape and size. Naam Karma is the real reason behind it!

8. Gotra Karma is like a Potter...​

Like a potter makes vessels of different shapes and sizes,

In a similar way, Gotra Karma is responsible for this soul being born in which type of family (higher-caste, lower caste, etc.) High-low are actually defined based on the ethics and values followed in the family.