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Taravatha Sutra
1-2. Despite the pain of hunger and thirst, one should bear those sufferings with equanimity without taking any food or drink that goes against the accepted limits; this is known as the "sudha" and "pipasa" parihara. 3-4. Despite the difficulties of extreme cold and heat, one should endure those feelings equanimously without consuming any object to alleviate them; this is known as the "shita" and "ushna" parihara. 5. In the distress caused by the presence of pests like mosquitoes, one should patiently endure without getting upset; this is called the dashamsha parihara. 6. To endure nakedness equanimously is known as the "nagnatva" parihara. 7. When faced with various difficulties on the chosen path, one should engage with patience without succumbing to irritation; this is known as the "arati parihara." 8. A cultivator, whether male or female, should not be attracted to foreign beings during their practice.
1. There is a significant difference of opinion on this parihara in both the Shvetambara and Digambara sects; because of this difference, they are known as Shvetambara and Digambara. Although Shvetambara scriptures recognize total nudity only for specific ascetics, they grant permission for limited clothing to other ascetics and consider those who accept clothing without attachment as monks. In contrast, Digambara scriptures prescribe the same uniform nudity for all monks. Nudity is also referred to as "achelak parihara." Modern researchers see the tradition of accepting clothing as rooted in the practice of Lord Parshvanath, while the tradition of maintaining total nakedness is traced back to Lord Mahavira.