________________ 184 TATTVARTHA SUTRA and cannot occur simultaneously. There cannot therefore occur more than nineteen Parishahs at any one single time. One needs to bear those, which occur. सामायिकच्छेदोपस्थाप्यपरिहारविशुद्धिसूक्ष्मसंपराययथाख्यातानि चारित्रम् // 9-18 // 9.18: Samayikchchhedopasthapyapariharvishuddhisookshmasamparayyathakhyatani Charitram (Charitra consists of Samayik, Chhedopasthapan, Pariharvishuddhi, Sookshmasamparay and Yathakhyat.) The next important factor in prevention of Karma is Charitra. It means putting the precepts into practice. As such, the endeavor to develop purity is Charitra. The term is, however, used here in the context of monastic life. Since observance of equanimity is the essence of monastic life, Charitra is considered of the following five types depending upon the degree of such observance i) Samayik: Sam means equanimity and Ay means incoming. As such, the term literally means gaining of equanimity. Samayik is therefore an exercise in cultivating equanimity. In Jain community, many people are seen regularly performing Samayik. "But their emphasis rests on the ritual part, while the real purpose of gaining equanimity is overlooked. Actually, the importance of the practice should be judged from the peace and tranquility that can be brought in life and not from the number of Samayiks performed. The monks and nuns are supposed to stay in equanimity. As such, the first initiation or adopting the same for a period of trial is termed as Samayik. It is popularly known as Kachi Diksha. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
