Jaina Ethics

SR No.: 001334
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Dayanand Bhargav
Publisher: Motilal Banarasidas
Publication Year: 1968
Total Pages: 314
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Principle
File Size: 15 MB

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The Conduct of Jaina Monk
The second category of faults
The following sixteen faults pertain to the receiver (utpadanadosa) and should be avoided by the monk. The food becomes condemnable :
1. if it is achieved by teaching the giver the way of looking after the children;
2. if it is obtained by delivering some message;
3.
if it is obtained by telling someone about his future,
etc;
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4. if it is obtained by describing one's high lineage or occupation;
5. if it is obtained by flattering the giver;
6.
if it is obtained by giving medical advice or medicine;
7. by showing anger;
8. by showing pride;
9. by deceit;
10. by showing greed;
11. by praising the giver in anticipation;
12. by praising the giver afterwards;
13.
by imparting occult powers;
14. by imparting mantras for snake-bite, etc.;
15. by imparting some powers for beautification, etc; 16. by imparting secrets for winning over one's love.
The third category of faults
It consists of the following ten faults concerning the manner of giving. The food becomes candemnable :
1. if there is any doubt about its purity;
2. if it is offered by hands or in utencils which are besmeared with oil or ghee,
3. if it has been placed on unsterilised water or green
or green
leaves;
5. if the pots are not handled carefully by the giver; 6. if it is unclean;
7. if it is mixed with earth, insects or unsterilized things;
8. if it is not sterilized so as to make it incapable of
leaves;
4. if it is covered with unsterilised water