The abstract karmas, yoga and passions of a worldly soul, are merely instrumental causes of such modifications of material particles. Thus they do not generate fresh karmas. In the face of desirable and undesirable consequences of their karmas, they do not renounce, even for a moment, their essential nature - their pristine, serene consciousness absorbed in rational perception and knowledge. On the other hand, those without discerning knowledge have a negative reaction to the fruition of karmas, have undesirable thoughts and feelings, generate new karmas, and perpetuate their miserable worldly existence. In plain words, we can minimize the impact of karmas on our lives by not reacting to their fruition.
Equanimity is the key to happiness and peace of mind.
The processes of stoppage, shedding and liberation constitute the remaining three aspects of reality in Jainism. To summarize, we should acquire discerning knowledge, embrace knowledge of reality, adopt rational perception, rational knowledge and rational conduct, and concentrate on the attributes of a pure soul. Thus we will reduce the burden of karmas on the self and ultimately break the cycles of birth and rebirth. Back up 2. Back up 3.