Handbook of Jainology

SR No.: 001346
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhuvanbhanusuri
Publisher: Divya Darshan Trust
Publication Year: 2006
Total Pages: 288
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Religion, & Philosophy
File Size: 15 MB

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THE 45 KINDS OF ANASHATHANAVINAYA :
(1) Thirthankar; (2) Dharma; (3) Acharya; (4) Upadhyaya (Elderly in age and knowledge); (5) Stavir (elder); (6) Kula (progeny of the same tradition); (7) Gana (a collection of many kulas); (8) Sangha (a collection of many ganas); (9) Sambhogik (Sadhus with whom Bhiksha etc. is taken); (10) Kriya (there is the other world; the soul exists - stating such things); (11) to (15) the 5 kinds of knowledge like matijnana etc.
(1) discarding Ashathana (displeasure); (2) devotion and honour for them; (3) adoring extraordinary virtues. Showing these 3 kinds of politeness to those, 15 kinds of Yogas : so, 15 x 3 = 45.
(d) Charitravinaya : This is of 15 kinds. Having 5 kinds of faith in charitra. Acting according to them and stating them. 5 x 3 = 15.
(e) to (f) --displaying politeness to Gurumaharaj etc. by means of the 3 yogas namely the activities of the mind, body and voice. Avoiding inauspicious propensities and engaging in auspicious propensities.
(g) Lokapacharvinaya : This is of 7 kinds well-known in the world to be shown to Gurumaharaj etc. (1) staying near him; (2) abiding by his wishes; (3) trying to repay his benefactions with gratitude; (4) showing devotion to him by giving food etc., because of his virtues like jnana; (5) taking care of him and helping him in times of sorrow, sickness etc.; (6) thinking of the right time and place to serve him; (7) being obedient and helpful to him in all things. 3) Vaiyavachcha - rendering service to the Acharyas, the Stavirs (elders) the tapasvis, the sick sadhus, the new sadhus, the fellow members of one's faith (kula, gana, sangha). These are the 10 kinds of Vaiyavachcha. 4) Swadhyaya (scriptural studies): It means pursuing knowledge and meditation. It is of five kinds (1) Studying and explaining the sutras and their meanings Vachana; (2) clarifying doubts regarding one who has not understood it pruchcha;