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## Translation:
122. The practice of *pindiya* (offering food to deities) is not appropriate because it can lead to the harm of many creatures like ants. Therefore, it is prescribed to mix leftover food with sugar, etc. Similarly, for those who find food unpalatable, for princes and other virtuous individuals, and for those who are not yet fully initiated into the Jain way of life, mixing food is prescribed. This is an example of the fallacy of *pramanatirek* (excessive proof).
For a monk, Mahavira used a specific term - *mayanna* - meaning one who knows the right measure of food. Food that does not harm *dhriti* (mental health), *bala* (physical strength), and *sanjama* (self-control) in the present and future is considered *pramanayukta* (measured) food. Eating more than this is harmful for a monk. Eating excessively more than three times due to attachment or dissatisfaction is the fault of *pramanatirek*. According to the Bhagavati Sutra, eating more than 32 *kavala* (mouthfuls) is considered *pramanatikrant* (excessive) food.
The *niyuktikara* (commentator) and *bhashyakara* (interpreter) have considered *hita* (beneficial), *mita* (moderate), and *alpa* (minimal) food as *pramanayukta* food. The *bhashyakara* has presented a fourfold classification of beneficial food, connecting it to this world and the next:
* Beneficial in this world, not in the next.
* Beneficial in the next world, not in this.
* Beneficial in this world and the next.
* Not beneficial in this world or the next.
Eating *aneshaniya* (non-essential) foods like *kheer* (rice pudding), *dahi* (yogurt), and *gud* (jaggery) with attachment and aversion is beneficial in this world but not in the next. Eating pure food with *eshana* (effort) but without *manojna* (pleasantness) is beneficial for the next world but not for this. Eating food that is both *pathya* (wholesome) and pure with *eshana* is beneficial for both worlds. Eating *apathya* (unwholesome) and *aneshaniya* food with attachment and aversion is harmful for both this world and the next.
The *niyuktikara* has scientifically explained *mita* (moderate) food. Generally, a person should imagine their stomach divided into six parts, three parts for food, two parts for water, and the sixth part empty for air circulation.