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## Five Transgressions of the Desavakashika Vrat
**Chapter 3, Light of Yoga, Verse 116**
It should be understood in the same way as mentioned in the third light of Yoga Shastra, verse 116; because even after the breaking of the vow of secrecy, the ascetics are only said to have committed 'Mithya Dushkrut' and the second type of atonement is prescribed. The practice of Samayik with transgressions, over time, becomes pure. Other religious teachers have also said - "Skill comes from practice, and the individual progresses." Just as a single drop of water does not create a hole in a stone, it takes repeated action. Therefore, it is better not to expect perfection from the beginning; it is not wise to say so. Such a statement is indicative of neglect and a sign of disinterest in religious practices. Scholars say that it is better not to expect perfection from the beginning; this statement is said out of jealousy; because the one who does not perform the ritual incurs a greater atonement, while the one who performs it incorrectly incurs a lesser atonement. Because not performing a religious act is a violation of the Lord's command, a great sin, and the one who performs the act is only guilty of transgression. ||115||
Many people say that a Shravak should perform Samayik alone in the Poushadshala, not with many others. This statement should not be understood as absolute truth based on the scriptural verse 'Ege Abie'. Because the opposite statement is also found in the Vyavahar Bhashya. There it is said - "Rajsuyai Panchavi Poshasalae Sammilia", meaning that the five Poushadshalas, including the Rajpatra, are gathered together. What more can be said? These five transgressions are said to be of the Samayik Vrat. Now, we will explain the five transgressions of the Desavakashika Vrat. ||287||
**Preshya Prayoga, Aayan, Pudgal Kshepan, Shabdanupat, and Rupanupat are the five transgressions of the Desavakashika Vrat.** ||116||
**Explanation:**
The Desavakashika Vrat is a special form of Digparimanavat. It has the distinction that the Digvrat is for life, a year, or a season, while the Desavakashika Vrat is for a day, a watch, a Muhurta, etc. It has five transgressions. They are as follows:
1. **Preshya Prayoga:** When there is a need to work outside the area that has been self-imposed, sending someone else instead of going oneself. If one goes oneself, it is a violation of the vow, therefore this is called Preshya Prayoga. The Desavakashika Vrat is taken with the intention of avoiding the killing of living beings that occurs due to the business of going and coming. But whether the Desavakashika Vrati does it himself or has someone else do it, there is no significant difference. Rather, if one goes with the intention of minimizing harm, one can also avoid the sin of killing. If someone else is sent, they may not be mindful of the rules and may incur sins like Ajanna. This is the first transgression.
2. **Aayan:** Consciously bringing material from outside the area that has been self-imposed for travel, if one goes oneself, it is a violation of the vow, and if one has someone else bring it, it is not a violation of the vow, but it is a transgression. This is the second transgression.
3. **Pudgal Kshepan:** Throwing pebbles, wood, matches, etc., in such a way that the other person understands the gross signal and comes closer, but does not do the work himself. This is the third transgression.
4. **Shabdanupat:** If one has made a rule not to go outside the house where one is staying, but then work comes from outside, one thinks, "If I go myself, my rule will be broken." So, one cannot go outside oneself. To call someone outside by sneezing or coughing, making an inaudible sound, so that the other person comes closer, this is the fourth transgression called Shabdanupat.
5. **Rupanupat:** For the same reason, showing one's form to the person outside, so that they come closer, this is the fifth transgression called Rupanupat. This means that if one is unable to call a person outside the boundaries of the vow due to fear of breaking the vow, then the practitioner should make a sound that the person can hear, or show their form to call them. This is the fourth and fifth transgression called Shabdanupat and Rupanupat, respectively, due to the relativity of the vow.
The first two transgressions, Preshan and Aayan, are committed due to lack of pure understanding, or due to past habits, while the remaining three transgressions are committed due to deception. This is the secret.