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260] Sarvarthasiddhi
[61238-653 $ 653. Now, the aphorism explains what are the *āsrava* of *śubhanāmakarma*.
The opposite of that, i.e., the *āsrava* of *śubhanāmakarma* are simplicity and non-discord. ||23||
8654. Simplicity of body, speech, and mind, and non-discord are the opposite of that. By the word 'and', one should understand the opposite of those things which are combined together. For example, seeing the *dharmic* persons and places, showing respect and honour, maintaining harmony, *upanayana*, fear of the world, and abandoning carelessness, etc. These are the causes of the *āsrava* of *śubhanāmakarma*.
8655. Question: Are these the only *āsrava* of *śubhanāmakarma*, or are there any other special features? Answer: This *tīrthankara* *nāmakarma* is infinite, unparalleled in its effects, the cause of inconceivable special *vibhūti*, and the conqueror of the three worlds. Therefore, there are special features in its *āsrava*. If this is so, then what are its *āsrava*? Therefore, starting from this aphorism,
Purity of vision, being endowed with humility, non-transgression in conduct and vows, constant use of knowledge, constant *saṁvega*, renunciation according to one's capacity, austerity according to one's capacity, *sādhu-samādhi*, *vaiyāvṛtti*, devotion to *arihant*, devotion to *ācārya*, devotion to *bahuśruta*, love of *pravacana*, not abandoning essential duties, influencing the path of liberation, and love of *pravacana* are the *āsrava* of *tīrthankara* *nāmakarma*. ||24||
$ 656. (1) The *nirgrantha* nature of the path of liberation, as taught by the *jinas* (victorious ones), the *bhagavats* (divine ones), the *arihants* (supreme beings), is to have a liking for it, and purity of vision. Its special characteristics have been mentioned earlier. It has eight parts: being free from doubt, being free from desire, being free from uncertainty, having an unconfused vision, *upabṛhaṇa*, *sthitikaraṇa*, *vātsalya*, and *prabhāvana*. (2) Respect, honour, and humility towards *samyagjñāna*, etc., the path of liberation, and their means, such as the guru, etc., according to one's capacity, being endowed with humility. Non-transgression in the vows of non-violence, etc., and their observance, etc.
$ 653. Now, the aphorism explains what are the *āsrava* of *śubhanāmakarma*.
The opposite of that, i.e., the *āsrava* of *śubhanāmakarma* are simplicity and non-discord. ||23||
8654. Simplicity of body, speech, and mind, and non-discord are the opposite of that. By the word 'and', one should understand the opposite of those things which are combined together. For example, seeing the *dharmic* persons and places, showing respect and honour, maintaining harmony, *upanayana*, fear of the world, and abandoning carelessness, etc. These are the causes of the *āsrava* of *śubhanāmakarma*.
8655. Question: Are these the only *āsrava* of *śubhanāmakarma*, or are there any other special features? Answer: This *tīrthankara* *nāmakarma* is infinite, unparalleled in its effects, the cause of inconceivable special *vibhūti*, and the conqueror of the three worlds. Therefore, there are special features in its *āsrava*. If this is so, then what are its *āsrava*? Therefore, starting from this aphorism,
Purity of vision, being endowed with humility, non-transgression in conduct and vows, constant use of knowledge, constant *saṁvega*, renunciation according to one's capacity, austerity according to one's capacity, *sādhu-samādhi*, *vaiyāvṛtti*, devotion to *arihant*, devotion to *ācārya*, devotion to *bahuśruta*, love of *pravacana*, not abandoning essential duties, influencing the path of liberation, and love of *pravacana* are the *āsrava* of *tīrthankara* *nāmakarma*. ||24||
$ 656. (1) The *nirgrantha* nature of the path of liberation, as taught by the *jinas* (victorious ones), the *bhagavats* (divine ones), the *arihants* (supreme beings), is to have a liking for it, and purity of vision. Its special characteristics have been mentioned earlier. It has eight parts: being free from doubt, being free from desire, being free from uncertainty, having an unconfused vision, *upabṛhaṇa*, *sthitikaraṇa*, *vātsalya*, and *prabhāvana*. (2) Respect, honour, and humility towards *samyagjñāna*, etc., the path of liberation, and their means, such as the guru, etc., according to one's capacity, being endowed with humility. Non-transgression in the vows of non-violence, etc., and their observance, etc.