Agam 30 mool 03 Uttaradhyayana Sutra Sthanakvasi

SR No.: 002494
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Amarmuni
Publisher: Padma Prakashan
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 726
Language: Hindi, Prakrit, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_Devnagari & agam_uttaradhyayan
File Size: 28 MB

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सचित्र उत्तराध्ययन सूत्र
U DASHAM ADHYAYAN:
DRUMAPATRAK
Foreview
The title, Dumapattayam (Drumapatrak) of this chapter is based on the first word of the first verse.
In the preceding ninth chapter the spiritual trend supported by the Shraman culture was elaborated. In this chapter an aspirant is inspired to remain alert and rightly utilize every moment of life. Taking mature (about to fall) pale leaf of a tree as an example and edifying the aspirants about the mortal nature of life, inspiration is given to them to avoid stupor (pramaad).
Apparently Bhagavan Mahavir directly addresses only Gautam Ganadhar-'O Gautam! Avoid even a momentary stupor.' However, this message is meant for all aspirants, ascetics as well as householders.
Along with the description of transient nature of human life, life-span and body-duration of the five one-sensed immobile beings, two-sensed, three-sensed and four-sensed mobile beings have also been mentioned. The life-span of five-sensed beings has also been detailed.
The underlying idea of all this description is the fact that if one does not attain liberation during this human life then he will be trapped in the unending cycles of rebirth for all time.
Elaborating the impediments, obstacles, ailments and fears faced in human life, it has been established that every passing day the body is degenerating, therefore allow no space to stupor in life and try to attain your goal of liberation as soon as possible.
As this chapter carries strong inspiration for non-stupor it can well be promoted as a source book for detachment.
The language of this chapter is very charming and lucid. Moving with the flowing style the aspiring reader gets overwhelmed by feelings of detachment.
According to commentaries (Niryukti, Churni etc.) the background of this chapter is said to be the exasperation of Gautam Ganadhar. There were numerous incidents at the back of his vexation. All those incidents are compiled in the book Uttaradhyayan Mahima. Readers may refer to that.
The primary cause of Gautam's vexation was his inability to attain omniscience while many of his junior ascetics had been successful. The main cause for this inability to attain omniscience was his pious adoration for Bhagavan Mahavir. That is the reason Bhagavan Mahavir gave strong inspiration to shatter this bond of fondness to Gautam in the 28th verse of this chapter
The whole chapter is impregnated with the theme of practicing non-stupor, constant alertness, non-attachment, right conduct and pursuit of knowledge. This chapter is full of inspiration for faultless and continued spiritual pursuit.
The chapter contains 37 verses.