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## Dasha Shruta Skandha Sutra
## Third Dasha
## Commentary:
This Sutra states that when a Guru invites a disciple, it is appropriate for the disciple to rise from their seat and go to the Guru, listening attentively and respectfully to their instructions. They should not remain seated out of fear of the task, as this will lead to Ashatana (a state of disrespect). However, there may be exceptions if there is a specific reason, but this reason must be communicated to the Guru, otherwise, Ashatana cannot be avoided.
The Vrittikar (commentator) also wrote: "If one is engaged in physical activity, holding a vessel, or eating, and does not respond, there is no fault."
Now, the Sutrakar (author of the Sutra) describes the Ashatana related to the above:
**"Sehe Rayaniyassa Kimti Vatta Bhavai Asayana Sehass" (21)**
**"Shaiksho Ratnikasya "Kimiti" Vakta Bhavatya Ashatana Shaiksyasya" (21)**
**Word by Word Meaning:**
Sehe - disciple, Rayaniyassa - of the Ratnakar (Guru), Kimti Vatta - "What do you say?" if said, Sehass - to the disciple, Asayana - Ashatana, Bhavai - happens.
**Meaning:**
If a disciple says "What do you say?" when called by the Ratnakar (Guru), it leads to Ashatana.
## Commentary:
This Sutra explains that when a Guru calls a disciple, the disciple should listen to the Guru's words with devotion and humility. If they do not, it leads to Ashatana. For example, if a Guru calls a disciple at some point, the disciple should never say "What do you say?" or "What does he say?" with inattentiveness. This is because such speech, on the one hand, breaks humility, and on the other hand, reveals the speaker's incompetence and rudeness. Therefore, when called, one should go to the Guru with humility, listen attentively to their words, and follow their instructions appropriately. This is the path to merit.
Now, the Sutrakar again describes the Ashatana related to the above:
**"Sehe Rayaniyam Tumanti Vatta Bhavai Asayana Sehass" (22)**
**"Shaiksho Ratnikam "Twam" iti Vakta Bhavatya Ashatana Shaiksyasya" (22)**