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## Criticism of the Text: Meaning of Ashatanas
**Yoga Shastra, Third Light, Verse 129**
13. Bringing food, first approach a junior monk for criticism, then approach the Guru.
14. Similarly, bringing food, first show it to a junior monk, then show it to the Guru.
15. Bringing food, without asking the Guru, give sufficient food as per the junior monk's wish.
16. Bringing alms, first invite a junior monk, then invite the Guru.
17. Bringing alms yourself, give a small portion to the Guru and eat the rest, which is delicious, fragrant, and pleasing to the senses.
18. At night, when the Guru Maharaj says, "Arya! Who is awake? Who is asleep?" Even upon hearing this and waking up, do not respond.
19. Similarly, during the day or at any time, do not respond when called by the Guru Maharaj.
20. When called by the Guru, respond from where you are sitting or sleeping, or get up from your seat or bed, go near, say "Matthaen Vandami," and listen to the Guru's words. If you do not do this, it is considered an Ashatana.
21. When called by the Guru, not saying "Matthaen Vandami," but speaking rudely.
22. Addressing the Guru Maharaj with disrespectful words like "Re, Tu, etc."
23. When the Guru Maharaj commands you to serve the sick, the weak, etc., saying, "Why don't you do it yourself?" When the Guru says, "You are negligent," arrogantly replying, "You are negligent." This is called the Ashatana of "Tajjatavachan."
24. Speaking harshly to the Guru Maharaj or speaking to them in a loud voice.
25. When the Guru Maharaj is giving instructions, interrupting without asking, saying, "This is how it is."
26. When the Guru is narrating a religious story, saying, "You don't remember this," or "You don't understand this."
27. When the Guru is narrating a religious story, not having reverence for them, not being happy in your mind, not approving of the Guru's words, not praising them by saying, "You have spoken very well." This is called the Ashatana of "Upahatamanastva."
28. When the Guru is narrating a religious story, saying, "It's time for alms," or "It's time for sutra reading or eating," etc., and disrupting the gathering. This is called the Ashatana of "Sabhabhedan."
29. When the Guru is giving a lecture, saying, "I will give a lecture," and interrupting the Guru's gathering and lecture. This is called the Ashatana of "Katha-Chhedan."
30. When the Acharya is giving religious instructions, before the gathering rises, the disciple starts explaining to show off their intelligence. This is considered an Ashatana.
31. Sitting on a higher or equal seat than the Guru. This is considered an Ashatana.
32. Touching the Guru's bed or seat, touching them with your hand without their permission. Not seeking forgiveness for these offenses is an Ashatana. It is said, "If you touch the Guru or their clothes or other belongings with your body, or touch them without permission, seek forgiveness by saying, 'Forgive my offense, I will not do it again.'"
33. Standing, sitting, or sleeping on the Guru's bed, Santhara, seat, etc., or using their clothes, utensils, or any other belongings without permission. This is considered an Ashatana.
Thus, these thirty-three Ashatanas are complete. Now, the six verses starting with "Puropakhasanne," etc., are mentioned in the scriptures, which contain the rules of these thirty-three Ashatanas. Their meaning is included in the above discussion, so we will not write it again. Although these Ashatanas are mentioned for monks, they can also apply to the Shravak community, as most of the Shravak's actions and tendencies are based on the monk's actions. It is said that Krishna Vasudeva offered salutations to eighteen thousand monks through the Dwadashavart Vandana. Therefore, these Ashatanas should be understood by the Shravak community as well, as far as possible.
Thus, a disciple who is eager to criticize transgressions while standing in Avagraha, should bow slightly to the Guru and request them in this way: "Ichchakarena Sandisaha (Bhagavan) Devasayam Aloomi," meaning, "If you wish, please give me permission to reveal the transgressions that have occurred during the day in your presence." Here, "Dinasambandhi" and by implication, "Ratrik," "Paakshik," "Chaturmasik," and "Saavatsarik" transgressions are also included in "Aloomi." This means, "according to the rules" or "in all ways."