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Chapter 2: Collection of Examples
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Even though the rejection of food is denied by the term "masculinity" etc., it is certain. Because the time measure like "yāma" etc. is derived from it. ||81|| If it is said that the word is not there even in that case, then there would be the calamity of non-eating, because it is only for renunciation etc.! ||82|| And it is not that the rejection of food would be for the good, because then there would be the fault of contradicting the established doctrine. ||83|| Because in the doctrine, the Jinas have stated the rejection of food by the ascetics as obligatory, like ten days, future etc. ||84|| The second view, which is according to desire, is not justifiable anywhere. Because there is no service to the worthy in the absence of the muni. ||85|| And also, the fact that the rejection is immeasurable, which you have stated, is not justifiable due to contradiction of logic. ||86|| Because in the case of rejection of the impermanent, which is being done, all future food becomes the object of rejection. ||87|| And then, due to the decay of life, the ascetic who has gone to the divine state, would definitely have a breach of vows in the service of the worthy! ||88|| If it is said that the rejection is done as long as one has the strength, then it is immeasurable. ||89|| Then the rejection limited to strength is accepted by you. And thus, the acceptance of its immeasurability is not proper. ||90|| And also, it is not read as "as long as life" due to the fear of the calamity of breach of vows, but it is read as "as long as life" due to the fear of the calamity of breach of vows. ||91|| Because of the absence of fear, that rejection is also not a fault, as is evident from the renunciation of the body. ||92|| When he did not accept the statement of the worthy, then all the munis said that in this way. ||93|| This statement of the worthy is to be considered as a statement of the worthy. This is how it was said by the venerable Aryarakshita Suri. ||94|| Other elders, who are well-versed in other sects, were also asked, and they also said that the rejection is definitely limited. ||95|| Even so, Mahila did not give up that attachment. Because attachment is usually difficult to overcome for the Angas, like a wasting disease. ||96|| You should know that this truth has been stated by the Tirthankaras, as I have said. ||97|| Then the entire assembly of the worthy, including the Sadhus, asked the Jinesvara, intending to renounce the body, as instructed by the Shastra Suri. ||98||
The Suri also came and said, "What should I do?"
The assembly said, "Ask the lord of the boundary." ||99||
"Is it Mahila Muni who is speaking the truth, or the entire assembly, including the weak, the flower-friends, etc.?" ||100||
Then the goddess said, "My strength is to renounce the body, so that I may be able to go on the path, like many celestial beings." ||101||
Then, after the renunciation of the body by the assembly, the Shastra Devata went to Videha and asked the lord of the world according to the logic of the assembly. ||102||
Then Shambhu and Sakra said, "That assembly is speaking the truth. Mahila is speaking falsehood. He is the seventh slanderer." ||103||
Then the goddess who had come there