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The names of the *Angas* have been mentioned, but it is not written which *Upaanga* belongs to which *Anga*. This also proves that this concept is modern. However, it must be admitted that this concept existed before Abhaydeva Suri or Malayagiri, etc., the commentators. Because the commentators of the *Upaangas* clearly mention in the introduction of their commentaries which *Anga* the *Upaanga* is related to. Therefore, this concept existed even before the time of the commentators; hence, this concept is considered to be universally established in the Svetambara *Aamnaya*.
The faults of *Swadhyaaya* against the rules are fixed for the seven *Swaras* and *Raagas* - at the time of which *Raaga* is fixed, if singing is done at that time, it is certainly enjoyable, and if the *Raaga* is sung against the time, it is not enjoyable; similarly, one should know about the study of the scriptures. And just as the marriage ceremony before the *Vidyarambha* ceremony and the actions of bathing, etc., after eating are not enjoyable, and just as speaking without paying attention to time is considered to be the producer of strife, similarly, *Swadhyaaya* done without rules is not beneficial. And just as people wear clothes on their bodies in the right place - if they are worn without rules and in the opposite limbs, they become worthy of ridicule. Similarly, one should know about *Swadhyaaya*. Therefore, it is proved that *Swadhyaaya* done according to the rules is considered to be conducive to meditation. Just as the above subjects are 'dear' only when done according to the rules, similarly, *Swadhyaaya* done according to the rules is the cause of self-development. The first stage of this scripture has described the subject clearly.
The time of *Swadhyaaya* - *Swadhyaaya* should be done at the time mentioned in the *Aagamas* for *Swadhyaaya*, but *Swadhyaaya* is prohibited during the time of *Anudhyaaya*.
*Manusmriti*, etc., *Smritis* have also described in detail the time of *Anudhyaaya* for *Swadhyaaya*. Because they mention the *Anudhyaayas* of the Vedas. Similarly, ...