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## 100
## Dasha Shruta Skandha Sutra
"What, O Bhagavan, is the meaning of 'Sarira Sampada' (body wealth)?" asked the disciple. The Guru replied, "There are four types of 'Pannatta' (explanations) regarding 'Sarira Sampada'. A body that is 'Parinaha' (wide) and 'Sampanne' (well-proportioned) is considered 'Sarira Sampada'. The words 'Avi' and 'Ya' indicate that the body should not be 'Anotappa' (repulsive) and should have a 'Thira Sanghayane' (stable structure). The words 'Api' and 'Cha' indicate that one should embrace all the auspicious qualities of the body. This is 'Sarira Sampada'."
**Meaning:** What is 'Sarira Sampada'? It is explained in four ways: the body should be proportionally tall and wide, it should not be repulsive, it should have a strong structure, and it should be mostly complete in its senses. This is 'Sarira Sampada'.
**Fourth Dasha**
**Commentary:** This Sutra describes the topic of 'Sarira Sampada'. For example, a 'Gani' (Jain monk) should have a proportionally long and wide body, he should not be ashamed, he should have a beautiful structure, and he should be mostly complete in all his senses. The words 'Cha' and 'Api' in the Sutra mean that all the auspicious qualities of the body should be present in a 'Gani'. Because a person with a beautiful structure, if he is also full of 'Shruta Gyan' (scriptural knowledge), has an extraordinary impact on people. Therefore, the Sutrakar (author of the Sutra) has said that there should be no defects like 'Anga Bhang' (deformity) in the body, because it creates natural disgust in the minds of people and also generates shame in oneself. The word 'Prayah' indicates that it is essential to be complete in all senses, because when each sense is complete and the limbs are in their proper place according to auspicious 'Nama Karma' (karmic actions), then the observer's mind will be attracted towards him with wonder and affection.
The body should be proportionally long and wide because if the length and width are more or less than the proportion, then even if all other qualities are present, the body will not have an attractive beauty.
The question arises: What if the body becomes deformed after attaining the position of 'Gani'?