The Jaina Doctrine of Karma And The Science Of Genetics: Changes in Jīva State and the Change of Fate

Many times it so happens that partial or total transformation is noticed in living organism (jīva) due to mutation of genes, and this process is called the principle of mutation. Mutation is that process in which the chemical structure of living organism transform in such a way that it changes living organism in the hereditary form. ^[29] Here, this mutation, artificially occurs due to various radiations, X-rays, gama-rays, ultra voilet rays and various chemicals. ^[30] In this mutation the number of alkalines also changes. ^[31] If we view in accordance to the presented thesis, we observe that various karmas transforms the fate of the creature (jīvas).