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Why? To address their solution, we can say that all three auspiciousness are present in this for the removal of obstacles. For example, in the sentence "Suyam me ausan" etc., the translation of the words of Shri Bhagwan is auspiciousness itself, and in the second, the word "Suyam" is taken as "Shruti" knowledge, therefore, the remembrance of Shruti is also auspiciousness. Whoever has a special curiosity in this matter should study "Nandi Sutra" for the fulfillment of their curiosity. _ The middle auspiciousness is the study of Paryushana Kalpa, because this study describes the life story of Arhan Bhagwan, which is always auspicious. Or the sadhus who follow the orders of Arhan Bhagwans are also auspicious, because auspiciousness has been described in four ways. For example, "Chattari Mangalam Arihanta-Mangalam, Siddha Mangalam, Saahu Mangalam, Kevalipannatto Dhammo Mangalam."
The final auspiciousness is the sentence "Tenam Kalena Tenam Samaena Samane Bhagavan Mahavir" etc. Therefore, in the practical aspect, all three auspiciousness are present in this. Of these three auspiciousness, the first auspiciousness is for the removal of obstacles, the middle auspiciousness is for the destruction of long-accumulated sins, and the final auspiciousness is for stabilizing the disciples in the scriptures. But in reality, all scriptures are auspicious, because with their help, the soul crosses the ocean of the world and attains the auspicious state of Siddha. The means to attain that state are right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct, which are described in this Sutra, therefore, the study of the entire Sutra is auspicious. The purpose of translating this Sutra has already been mentioned that this Sutra particularly describes the main aspect of Dharma, conduct, and at the same time, it is also indicative of right knowledge, right conduct, and right faith. Therefore, it should be studied. In our opinion, it is well understood that during the days of Paryushana, this Sutra should be studied in place of or along with Kalpa Sutra and Antagad Sutra.
1 What is the meaning of the word Mangalam? It is said that "Agiragilgivagimgaiti" is the root of the Dandaka verb, from which the root "Num" is derived. In the "Num" verb, the "Kalacha" suffix is added, and after the deletion of the suffix, the form "Mangalam" is obtained in the first singular. Mangalam means that which is beneficial. It means that which is acquired, achieved, or accomplished. Or, "Mang" is the name of Dharma, and in the "Ladana" verb, the "Mang" is the upasarga, and the "Ka" suffix is added, and after the deletion of the suffix, the "A" is deleted by the rule "Ato Lopa Iti Cha", and the form "Mangalam" is obtained in the first singular. Mangam Latiti Mangalam means that which is the cause of the production of Dharma. Mangalam means that which liberates from the world. This is the explanation.