Bandha (Jainism)

Bandha (also karma-bandha), translated as bondage, refers to the assimilation of karmic matter by the soul, which happens when the soul is influenced by passions and results in a mutual association between the soul and karmas. This association does not destroy the inherent properties of either, but affects their functions to varying degrees. Bandha (Bondage) comes immediately after the asrava (influx of karmas).