Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c16.244

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c16.244

**The Five Afflictions (Kleśas).** The aforesaid *Kriyā-yoga* is the means of annihilating the five primary impurities of human nature. They are called *Kleśas* because they stimulate action (Karma) and produce its fruits of happiness and sorrow to be experienced. These are:—

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