| 1 | | Asrav | In Jaina philosophy, there is nothing non-material about anything in the Creation. There are only gradations of "density" from the most gross to the purely subtle. Even the 'Soul' accordingly, is only absolutely subtle, yet having qualities and density. The power of 'Asrav' (Influx of Karma), conforming to the law of 'Karma', propels the appropriate 'Karmic-particles' to the corresponding 'Soul' and makes the bondage to happen. 'Karmic-particles' (Anu = Atom), differ in their composition from one another, depending on their intrinsic karmic-gravity.
The word asrava, etymologically means 'flowing ' or influx. According to Jaina philosophy, asrava means the influx of matter into the soul, due to actions of the body, mind and speech. The state of consciousness which causes the influx of karmic matter into a soul is known as Bhavasrava. In other words the Bhavasrava are thought activities which prepare the way for the influx of karma, whereas Drayasrava in the actual flowing in of matter into the soul by which different kinds of karmas are produced.
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