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The daily activities and special duties of a Shravak
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such activities. The 8th day of Karthik, Palgun and Ashad; the festivals of Oli in Chaitra and Ashwin; Paryushan; on such auspicious days one should not carry out such activities as grinding, pounding, powdering anything or washing clothes etc. You must not consume on these days green vegetables; you must observe the principles of celibacy; carry out samayik according to your ability; you may also carry out such austerities as Pratikraman and Paushad; you must worship the Jin with devotion; carry out Tap (spiritual austerity) and you must not consume on these days vigai (tasty and spicy food). Full details are given about festivals in the chapter relating to festivals.
Questions:
Explain the following:
(1) The contemplation of the morning.
(2) The destruction of sins by means of Tapa. The contemplations while worshipping and seeing the Lord. The need
for reciting Shri Namaskar Mantra while engaging in some business or occupations.
(3) What should a Shravak think of when he wakes up in the night? Why should he carry out these prescribed daily activities?
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