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## 132. Pindaniyukti
It is necessary to understand the rules regarding Pindaniyukti (offering food). If a householder has made a vow to offer food to a Shraman (Jain monk) or Sadhu (holy person), then that food is not considered suitable for a Sadhu with a different name, even if they are of the same sect. (73/6)
This distinction should be made in relation to the offering of food to a Sadharmic (fellow Jain) based on whether the offering is Nishra (with a specific intention) or Anishra (without a specific intention). In the case of a Sadharmic, one should avoid offering food like Upaskat (food offered to a guest) near the body of a deceased Sadhu, as it would lead to criticism in the world. (73/7)
Just as we have discussed the distinction between Pashandi (non-Jain) and Shraman in terms of Mishra (mixed) and Amishra (unmixed) intentions, we should also understand the same distinction in relation to the place and time of the offering.
1. **Pashandi:** The commentator explains the distinction between Mishra and Amishra in relation to Pashandi as follows: If a householder vows to offer food to all Pashandi named Devadatta, this is a Mishra vow. This vow does not include a Sadhu named Devadatta, as the vow encompasses all Pashandi named Devadatta, including Sadhus. However, if the vow is to offer food to all Sarjask Pashandi (Buddhist) named Devadatta, then this vow includes a Sadhu named Devadatta. Just as we have explained the distinction between Mishra and Amishra in relation to the word Pashandi, we should also apply the same distinction to the word Shraman.
There are five types of Shraman: Nirgranth, Shaky, Tapas, Gairik, and Ajivika. If a householder makes a Mishra vow to offer food to all Shraman named Devadatta, then this vow does not include a Sadhu named Devadatta. However, if the householder vows to offer food to all Shraman except Nirgranth Sadhus, then this vow includes a Sadhu named Devadatta. If someone vows to offer food to all Sanayats (ascetics) named Devadatta, then this vow does not include a Sadhu named Chaitra, as the vow is specifically for Sadhus named Devadatta. The commentator further explains that if the vow is made in the name of a Tirthankara or Pratyekabuddha, then the food is considered suitable for a Sadhu, as Tirthankaras and Pratyekabuddhas are beyond the Sangha (community) and are not considered Sadharmic to Sadhus. (Mav P. 53, 54)
2. **Pratikruti (Replica):** If a householder, out of affection, makes a replica of their deceased or living father and prepares an offering for them, it can be of two types: Nishrakrut and Anishrakrut. If the householder vows to offer the offering to the replica of their father who is a Rajoharan (one who has renounced worldly possessions), then it is called Nishrakrut. If the offering is prepared without any specific vow, then it is called Anishrakrut. Nishrakrut offerings are not considered suitable for a Sadhu. Anishrakrut offerings are considered suitable, but the Acharyas (teachers) have prohibited them because they are against social norms.
Similarly, the food prepared for a deceased Sadhu's body is called Mritatanubhakt. This is also of two types: Nishrakrut and Anishrakrut. If the offering is prepared with the vow to offer it to a Sadhu, then it is called Nishrakrut. If the offering is prepared without any specific vow, out of mere filial piety, then it is called Anishrakrut. Nishrakrut offerings are not considered suitable for a Sadhu. Anishrakrut offerings are considered suitable, but they are criticized in the world, as people question the Sadhu's conduct for not avoiding such offerings. Therefore, a Sadhu should avoid such offerings. (Mav P. 54)
3. **Desha (Place):** If a householder vows to offer food to Pashandi born in the Saurashtra region, then this vow does not include a Sadhu born in the Saurashtra region, but it does include a Sadhu born in another region. (For further details, see Mav P. 55, Ga. 73/4, 5 commentary)
4. **Kala (Time):** If a householder vows to offer food to Pashandi born on a specific day, then this vow does not include a Sadhu born on that day, but it does include Sadhus born on other days. (Mav P.