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observance of meticulous care while carrying out various activities of life.
ई-भाषेषरणाऽऽदान-निक्षेपोत्सर्ग-संज्ञकाः ।
पञ्चाहुः समितीस्तिस्रो गुप्तीस्त्रियोगनिग्रहात् ॥३५॥ Meaning : (1) Irya Samiti (meticulous carefulness in walking), (2) Bhasa Samiti (meticulous carefulness in speech), (3) Esana Samiti (meticulous carefulness in acceptance of food etc.), (4) Adana Nikshepa Samiti (meticulous carefulness in handling, lifting, putting articles necessary for religious life), (5) Utsarga Samiti (meticulous carefulness in disposal of urine, excreta etc.), these five are the Samitis. To have complete control over all mental, vocal and physical activities is known as three Guptis.
लोकातिवाहिते मार्गे चुम्बिते भास्वदंशुभिः । जन्तुरक्षार्थमालोक्य गतिरीर्या मता सताम् ॥३६॥
Meaning : One should use the way which has been trodden by many and which is lit properly by sunlight. Whilst walking along the way one should take the utmost care to protect the insects on it.. This is called Irya Samiti by the holy persons.
अवद्यत्यागतः सर्वजनीनं मितभाषणम् । प्रिया वाचंयमानां सा भाषासमितिरुच्यते ॥३७।।
Meaning : To use a speech that is innocent, beneficial to all jivas and balanced in form is Bhasa Samiti. This Samiti is loved by the munis and is advantageous to them.
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