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
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4. Varg tap (in the form of square of cube or sixth power)-Multiplying the number of sets in Ghana tap by the same number gives Varg tap. For example 64 sets of the aforesaid Ghana tap multiplied by 64 gives varg tap for this combination. Thus the total number of sets of fasting in this case is 64 x 64 = 4,096 (four to the power of six or 4o).
5. Varg-varg tap (in the form of square of the preceding or twelfth power)-Square multiplied by square is Varg-varg tap. For example multiplying 4,096 by 4,096 gives varg-varg tap for this combination. Thus the total number of sets of fasting in this case is 4,096 x 4,096 = 1,67,77,216 (four to the power of twelve or 4!2).
These are the sets of fasting for a combination of sets of one to four day fasting. In the same way the number of sets of fasting for combinations of sets of one to 5, 6, 7 or more day fasting can be calculated.
6. Prakirna tap (of any other numerical arrangement)-This austerity can be observed according to one's own will and capacity without resolving for any specific pattern of aforesaid combinations of fasting. Beginning from Naukarsi, yavamadhya, vajramadhya, chandrapratima and increasing in progression to fifteen days and then gradually decreasing to one day fast and other such irregular designs of number of fasting is Prakirna tap.
Verse 12—The austerity of fasting till death is called santhara. It is of two kinds-With change (savichaar) and without change (avichaar). This change is with respect to body-posture. In the first, one can make body movements including turning over, but in the second, one cannot.
Bhakta-pratyaakhyaan and Ingini-maran both are with change. In bhaktpratyaakhyaan the aspirant can make body movements including turning over himself or with the help of others. This santhara can be observed while living with other ascetics and by renouncing three or four kinds of intake.
In Ingini-maran santhara, the ascetic remains alone in complete solitude. He can make body movements according to his ability but cannot take help from others for this purpose.
Paadapopagaman santhara is always without change. It is observed at forlorn places like caves. When a branch of tree falls down on ground it remains in the same position; in the same way in Paadapopagaman santhara the ascetic remains in the same posture, in which he commenced the practice, till end of life. He does not even make a try to change that posture.
Verse 13-The austerity of fasting till death is also of two other kinds—Saparikarma or with change (body-movements like sitting, getting up, or turning over) and aparikarma or without change (body movements). Bhakta pratyaakhyaan and Ingini-maran are with change and Paadapopagaman is without change. Samlekhana with and without change (body movement) is also called saparikarma and aparikarma. Samlekhana is the process of advance preparation for the moment of death by continually removing desires, passions and perversions along with emaciating the body through observing austerities including fasting.
The santhara observed by going outside the village is known as nirhaarim and that which is observed in village is called anirhaarim. In other words the santhara followed by funeral is nirhaarim, and that where funeral is not possible, as it observed in cave-like forlorn place, is called anirhaarim. For details refer to Vrihad Vritti by Shantyacharya; Aupapatik Sutra and Uttaraadhyayana by Sadhvi Chandana ji.
Verses 16, 17, 18-Where taxes are levied that is Gram (village). Where taxes are not levied that is Nagar (na = no, kar = tax). Nigam-business center. Aakara-mines of gold etc., or a settlement near a mine. Palli-a village of ordinary people or thieves. Kheta-a village bound by sand wall. Karbatasmall town. Dronamukha-a town having land and water approach both. Pattan-where people can come from all directions. Madamba-isolated settlement having no habitation up to 2.5 yojan in all