Kaṣāya means “stain” or “astringent”. The four passions colour the soul and give karma its binding power. Jain texts grade each by intensity, from the lifelong to the momentary. Their overcoming is the inner meaning of the Jina’s victory. Forgiveness, humility, straightforwardness and contentment are their remedies.
Kaṣāya
The four passions of Jain teaching, anger, pride, deceit and greed, which make karma bind to the soul.
Also: Kashaya, passions