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In the Jain temple, spending wealth is considered a good deed.
This is the second transgression.
And if a sadhu (Jain monk) eats food before or after the appropriate time for begging, that is the third transgression.
And if one feels envy or anger towards a sadhu, or gets angry when a sadhu asks for something, or if one does not give anything even when the sadhu asks for food, that is the fourth transgression.
If someone in a normal situation gives something to a sadhu as alms, and then out of envy, gives something to the sadhu saying, "He gave this, so I am not less than him. Take this," then this is giving out of envy towards another.
Here, giving out of envy for another's progress or wealth is a transgression because it is not a spontaneous act of faith.
In Anekārthasangraha (3/621), I have said that to feel anger towards another's wealth or prosperity is envy.
This is the fourth transgression.
If one does not want to give food to a sadhu, then one should not make excuses like, "Guruvar! This jaggery, etc., is another person's."
This is called the transgression of Anyaapadesha.
The meaning of Vyapadesha is to make an excuse.
In Anekārthasangraha (4/323), three meanings of the word Apadesha are given: reason, excuse, and goal.
Here, the word Upadesha is taken in the sense of an excuse.
This is the fifth transgression.
These five transgressions are mentioned in the Atithisanvibhaga Vrat.
The feeling of transgression should be understood in this way.
If the aforementioned faults are committed due to forgetfulness, etc., then it is considered a transgression.
Otherwise, it is considered a violation of the vow.
In this way, the twelve vows based on Samyaktva were discussed, and then their transgressions were also described.
Now, describing the special characteristics of the aforementioned vow, the description of the Mahashravak (great devotee) is presented.
"Thus, being steadfast in the vows, with devotion, sowing wealth in the seven fields, and with compassion for the extremely poor, one is called a Mahashravak."
Meaning:
Explanation: - Thus, as mentioned earlier, a Shravak (lay devotee) who is steadfast in the twelve vows based on Samyaktva, without any transgressions, should spend the wealth earned justly in the seven fields: Jin-pratima (statue of the Tirthankara), Jin-agama (Jain scriptures), sadhu (Jain monk), sadhvi (Jain nun), Shravak (lay devotee), and Shravika (lay female devotee).
The verse states that a Shravak should sow the seed of wealth in these seven fields.
The use of the word "vapan" (sowing) indicates that it is appropriate to sow in a good field.
One should not sow in an unsuitable field.
Therefore, it is said "Saptaskhetryam" (in the seven fields), meaning that one should spend one's wealth appropriately and with devotion in the seven fields, which are the most worthy recipients.
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1. Jinpratima - A statue of the Tirthankara made of precious substances like diamond, sapphire, lapis lazuli, moonstone, sunstone, ruby, coral, gold, silver, sandalwood, fine stone, and fine clay, which is adorned with special characteristics and brings joy upon seeing it.
Therefore, it is said, "He who, according to his means, makes a beautiful statue of Sri Jinendradev from fine clay, pure stone, silver, wood, gold, gems, jewels, sandalwood, etc., attains great happiness in both humanity and divinity." (Samodha Pra. 1/322)
And seeing the statue of Sri Jinendradev, which is pleasing, adorned with all auspicious characteristics, and decorated with all ornaments, brings immense joy to the mind, which is even greater than Nirjara (a state of detachment).
In this way, one should establish the statue made according to the scriptural method, perform the eight-fold worship, celebrate the Sanghyatra (pilgrimage), adorn it with special ornaments, and offer various clothes.
In this way, one should sow the seed of wealth in the Jinpratima, i.e., spend wealth.
Therefore, it is said, "A householder Shravak who offers fragrant powder, flowers, Akshata (unhusked rice), incense, lamps filled with fresh ghee, various types of offerings, self-ripened fruits, and water-filled vessels, etc., to Sri Jinendradev, and performs the eight-fold worship, attains the great happiness of liberation in a short time."
Here, one may ask, "The Jin-pratima is devoid of attachment and aversion. What benefit does Jin Bhagwan get from its worship? No matter how well one worships it, they neither become happy nor satisfied. One cannot get any benefit from an unsatisfied or dissatisfied deity."
To this, one can logically answer that this is not true.
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