Talk:Types of Kriyamāna/Āgāmī Karm
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
By Vishal Agarwal
With regard to present, sañcita and prārabdha karmas exist as saṃskāra-s whereas the kriyamāna/āgāmī karmas are pure energy/action. Kriyamāna or āgāmī karmas may be classified into several categories as described below:
1. Nitya Karm
- Śārīra Karm
- Sādhāraṇa Dharm or Sanātana Dharm
- Pañcamahāyajñas
2. Naimittika Karm
- Śrauta or other Ceremonial Actions
- The Smārtta or Varṇāśrama Dharm
- Paurāṇika karm
3. Kāmya Karm
4. Vikarm or Pratiṣiddha Karm (Evil and Prohibited Karm)
- Mahāpātaka karm
- Upapātaka karm
- Pātaka karm
- Aśucikara
5. Prāyaścitta Karm
6. Akarm
7. Niṣkarm or Karmayog