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## The Glory of the Seventh Shravakakshetra and the Mystery of the Mahashravakapad
**Yoga Shastra, Third Light, Verse 119:** One should give all imaginable resources with effort. However, if a Sadhu is against the words of the Jinas or if the resources are used to defame the Sadhu Dharma, one should stop it according to their ability. Therefore, it is said that a capable Shravak should not neglect a corrupt Sadhu due to the aforementioned reasons. Instead, they should try to guide them back to the original path by using favorable or unfavorable methods. (When you see that this Sadhu-Sadhvi is not worthy of guidance, then neglect them.)
**5. Sadhvi Kshetra:** In the Sadhvi Kshetra, which is adorned with the three jewels of knowledge, vision, and character, one should use their wealth by giving appropriate food and other things, just like for a Sadhu. Here, there is a doubt: "Women are devoid of sattva and have vices like bad character. Therefore, they do not have the right to attain liberation. How can the donation given to them be considered equal to the donation given to a Sadhu?" The solution is given as follows: The statement about women being devoid of sattva is false. Because many Sadhvis like Brahmi, etc., have left their homes and families to perform the unparalleled worship of Sadhu Dharma. It is not appropriate to call such great and powerful Sadhvis devoid of sattva. It is said that "Arya Brahmi, Sundari, Rajimati, Pravartiini Chandanbala, etc., who are famous for their character and sattva qualities, have been worshipped by gods and humans. How can women like Sati Sita, etc., who are famous for their beautiful sattva and pure character even in the household state, be called devoid of sattva or characterless? How can women like Satyabhama, etc., who have abandoned their attachments to the kingdom, wealth, husband, son, brother, and family, and have taken the burden of initiation, be called devoid of sattva?" (Stri Nirvana 34-36) Therefore, how can Sadhvis who are the worshippers of the three jewels, who protect their character even in the face of death, and who are full of sattva in performing severe austerities, be of bad character? Here, the question is raised again: "Due to great sins and falsehood, a being attains womanhood. Therefore, a being with right vision never attains womanhood. Then, how can the soul residing in a female body attain liberation?" In response, it is said: "This is not true. At the time of attaining right vision, the state of all karmas becomes less than a koti-koti sagaropam, and at that time, falsehood, delusion, etc., also cease to exist. There is no reason for sinful karma to occur with falsehood. As soon as a woman attains right vision, the rise of falsehood, etc., ends. Therefore, one cannot say that a woman cannot attain right vision, and one cannot say that a woman cannot practice liberation." It is also said: "Arya, meaning Sadhvi, knows the words of the Jinas, has faith in them, and follows character in its entirety. Therefore, liberation is not impossible for her." An unseen thing cannot be the cause of opposition. That is, it is not appropriate to consider liberation impossible for women without seeing the cause of its impossibility. (Stri Nirvana - 4) This proves that it is appropriate to invest one's wealth in Sadhvis who are embodiments of liberation practices, just like in Sadhus. One should understand this special point about serving Sadhvis: one should protect them from the traps of wicked atheists and provide them with a house, shelter, or a place to stay that is close to one's own home, secure on all sides, and has a secret door. Their service should be done by the women of one's own house. One should keep their daughters in contact with them, introduce them to them, and if one's daughter has a desire to take initiation, one should dedicate her without hesitation. If they forget any task that needs to be done, one should remind them. If a Sadhviji engages in wrong conduct, one should stop her politely. If one's daughters or the women of the house forget to serve them, one should warn them. If they do not listen even after repeated warnings, one should teach them. If they continue to make mistakes, one should rebuke them with harsh words. One should serve them by giving them appropriate things.
**6. Shravak Kshetra:** The sixth kshetra is that of the Shravak. One should invest their wealth in this kshetra. A Shravak is considered to be a fellow practitioner of the same Dharma. When the gathering of like-minded men occurs due to great merit, then what to say about serving them? On the occasions of the birth anniversaries, weddings, etc., of one's sons, daughters, etc., one should invite fellow practitioners.