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The spiritual activities to be carried out during the Chaturmas, 170 annually and throughout one's life
In this manner, carrying out 11 Aradhanas in 11 months. Later at the time of carrying out the prathimas he must also observe the prathimas undertaken earlier. Karthik Seth observed this austerity 100 times. In addition to this, the Shravak should also act according to the principles mentioned in the great book Dharmabindu and put into practice the prescriptions mentioned in the second chapter of the Panchasutra. Attaining the 16 virtues necessary for the initiation into the Charitradharma and attaining spiritual excellence.
Questions:
(1) Why should a Shravak carry out special spiritual activities during the Chaturmas? What are they ?
(2) What are the 11 duties to be performed annually?
(3) What are the austerities that should be performed at least once in one's life?
(4) Mention the 11 Prathimas of the Shravak?
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