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Dasha Shruta Skandha Sutra
First Dasha
The one who stirs up old disputes that have been forgiven and settled becomes a cause of unrest. || 13 ||
Meaning of the words: Poraanaanam - old, Adhikaranaanam - disputes (that), Khamiy - forgiven, Viuusaviaanam - settled (those that), Punoodiritta - one who stirs up again, Bhavai - is.
Meaning: The one who stirs up old disputes that have been forgiven and settled.
Commentary: This sutra states that stirring up old disputes that have been settled through forgiveness is a major cause of unrest. This is because doing so can lead to many individuals abandoning their good deeds and engaging in evil deeds. It also naturally leads to the destruction of the self and restraint. The word Adhikarana means "that which lowers the good outcomes of the self, or it means strife." That which lowers the good qualities of the self and causes unrest is called Adhikarana. Due to strife or Adhikarana, the self enters into unrest. This leads to the destruction of penance, the loss of fame, the destruction of the three jewels of knowledge, etc., and an increase in mutual hatred in the world.
It is proven that to protect the state of Samadhi, one should not remember old disputes. Every individual should learn from this that when peace is present, it is appropriate to not remember old disputes. This is because there is a fear of increasing unrest. Therefore, a person who desires Samadhi should achieve Samadhi by remaining separate from strife, etc., so that their self can be blessed.
In the next sutra, the sutrakar describes that every individual should abandon strife, etc., and engage only in self-study. However, self-study at an inappropriate time is also a cause of unrest.