Religion and Culture of the Jains

SR No.: 002009
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jyoti Prasad Jain
Publisher: Bharatiya Gyanpith
Publication Year: 1999
Total Pages: 258
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Religion, & Culture
File Size: 16 MB

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RELIGION & CULTURE OF THE JAINS
Accessory Rules
In the first instance, a number of rules, known as bhadraka (gentlemanly) or mārgānusărin (accessory to the path), are advocated for the guidance of a novice lay follwer in his day by day practical conduct and behaviour. They are, in number, seventeen, twentyone, or thirtyfive, according to different authorities, but many of the qualities advocated are common.
These rules are: to earn one's living lawfully; to pursue one's economic, enjoying and religious activities without conflict; to keep one's expenditure within the limits of his income; to avoid misuse of money; to undertake a task according to one's capacity; to specialise at least in some one branch of learning, art or industry; to take proper and wholesome food; to observe cleanliness of person and environment; to live in a proper and suitable house; to avoid residing in a habitation or locality which is not peaceful and congenial to one's own way of living; to spouse a suitable person; due respect and care of one's parents; due care, protection and maintenance of wife, children and other dependents; to have love for one's country and to uphold national character, ideologies and culture; to avoid doing things contrary to the customs of one's country, social group or family; to adopt fashions of the place and times one lives in, that is, adaptability; to follow the lead given by old and experienced persons; to respect the wise and the pious; to have love for the good; to avail opportunity of listening to religious discourse; fear of sin, i.e., to fear from committing sinful acts; to cultivate a sense of duty and responsibility; to be ready to serve fellow human beings; to develop manners, decent behaviour and proper conduct; to avoid talking ill of other ; to refrain from wickedness; to avoid being cruel; to be amiable and sweet in speech; to be amicable; to be impartial; to be tolerant; to have a yielding disposition, as opposed to obstinacy or stubbornness, hospitality; charitability;