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## The Meaning and Method of Samayik Sutra
The meaning and method of Samayik Sutra is explained in detail, violating the third light verse 82 of Yoga Shastra. It is said that Yoga is merely a perception, as it is subject to the cause. Yoga exists only in the presence of the cause, and in the absence of the cause, Yoga is absent. 'Tasseti' here refers to the authorized Yoga of 'Tasy'. Here, the sixth case ending is used in the relationship of the part and the whole. This Yoga is related to all three times. Therefore, the past deeds that were done with faults are 'Padikkhamami', meaning I retreat from that sinful act. 'Nindami Garihami' means I condemn it, and 'Gurda' means I reveal it in the presence of the Guru. This includes only condemnation done by self-witness, and 'Gurda' is to condemn oneself in the presence of the Guru. In this Sutra, the word 'Bhanta' appears again, which is to indicate excessive devotion and to invite the Guru again. Therefore, it is not like the fault of repetition. Or, the Guru is addressed again for the return of the Samayik action. This proves that at the end of all actions, devotion should be shown towards the Guru.
The commentator has also said that the word 'Bhadant' or 'Bhanta' is also indicative of the return of Samayik, knowing this, one should return at the end of all actions. (Vi. Bha. 3571) And 'Appaanam', meaning my soul, has done sinful deeds in the past, I specifically renounce them with 'Vosirami'. In the present Samayik text, 'Karemi Bhanta Samaiyam' is used for renouncing the present sinful deeds, 'Tass Bhanta Padikkhamami' is used for renouncing the past sinful deeds, and 'Pacchakkhami' is used for renouncing the future sinful deeds. In this way, the seeker has to renounce the sinful deeds of all three times in Samayik. Therefore, the use of all three sentences does not appear to be a fault of repetition. It is also said, 'Aiyan Nindami, Paduppannam Sanvaremi Anagayam Pacchakkhami'. Meaning, I condemn the past sins, I control (stop) them for the present, and I renounce the sinful deeds for the future. In this way, the seeker makes a rule.
The Shravak should perform Iriya-vahi Pratikraman in his own house or at another place, taking Samayik. Later, he should criticize the sinful deeds done by going and coming, and then respectfully salute the seated Acharya, Muni Rajas, etc. in order. Then, after saluting the Guru Maharaj, he should sit down after writing down the posture (Katasan) etc. After that, he should listen to the Dharma from the Guru Maharaj and study new things. Or, he should ask where there is doubt. This method should be understood in the local Jain temple or lecture hall. But if one takes Samayik at home or in a Jain temple, lecture hall, Upashraya, or dispensary, then he should stay there; he does not need to go anywhere else. This is the method of a common Shravak.
Now, the method of a king or a wealthy Shravak is said to be as follows: If a Shravak is a king or something similar, and he is sitting on an excellent mount like an elephant, adorned with royal insignia like an umbrella and a fly whisk, and ornaments, and is coming with an elephant, horse, chariot, and infantry, accompanied by excellent instruments like a drum, making the sky resonate, creating curiosity among the local people with the noise of the praises of the bards and charanas, with the ostentatious competition of many vassals and mandala kings, to see the Munis, then people will point their fingers at him and say, 'This great soul is a devout and righteous person.' Seeing the king or the wealthy person eager to see the Munis, the feeling of Dharma arises in the minds of other people. They also think, 'When will we do Dharma like this?' Therefore, the fellow Dharma practitioners should salute the said devout king with folded hands, and throw Akshat etc. In response to their salutations, the king himself should also approve of Dharma, 'Blessed is this Dharma, whose great soul serves it.' In this way, praising Dharma by the general public, the king or the wealthy person should go to the Jain temple or the Upashraya where the Sadhus and Sadhvis reside. Upon reaching there, he should remove the royal insignia like the umbrella, fly whisk, crown, sword, and shoes, and then salute the Jina or the Sadhus and Sadhvis. If the king goes to the Upashraya or Jain temple after taking Samayik, then the elephant, horse, etc. will be with him. There will be weapons or an army. It will not be appropriate to do so in Samayik. Suppose the king goes on foot after taking Samayik, even then it is inappropriate. If the Shravak king comes quietly in a simple dress or like a common person, then no one will stand up to welcome him.