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Youth, health and vitality. After the praise, the description of the eight Pravachanmatas is given. The twenty-fourth study of Uttaradhyayanasutra is famous by the name of Pravachanmata. They are also called Pravachanmata in Bhagavati Sutra 11 and Stananga 112. All twelve angas are included in these eight Pravachanmatas.213 These Pravachanmatas are in the form of character. Without character, there is no knowledge, no vision.214 The twelve angas contain a detailed description of knowledge, vision and character. Therefore, the twelve angas are the vast form of Pravachanmata. The dignity of a mother is unparalleled in worldly life. Similarly, these eight Pravachanmatas are the Jagadamba of the spiritual world.15 The benefit of these eight Pravachanmatas in spiritual life is infinite times greater than the benefit of a mother in worldly life. By following them properly, the seeker becomes free from karma. Modern historians consider Lord Parshva to be a historical figure.16 The names of the eight main disciples of Lord Parshva are also mentioned in it. In this way, the eighth Samavay contains a collection of thought-provoking material.
Ninth Samavay: An Analysis
The ninth Samavay describes the nine secrets of celibacy, the study of nine celibacies, Lord Parshva was nine hands high, the Abhijit constellation, etc., the Sudharma assembly of Ratnaprabha, Vanavyantar Devas is nine yojanas high, the nine natures of Darshanavaran karma, the nine palyopama and nine sagaropama of Narakas and Devas, and the nine bhava karmas of those who go to moksha.
First of all, the nine secrets of celibacy are mentioned in this Samavay. The means and methods that the Lord has called samadhi and mukti for the protection of celibacy are called bad in the vernacular. Just as a gardener builds a fence of thorns to protect the plants in his garden, similarly, a fence is absolutely necessary in the field of sadhana to protect the celibacy plant. The glory and dignity of celibacy is unparalleled. "Tam Bham Bhagavanta"117 Just as the Tirthankaras are the best among all the Shramans, similarly, celibacy is the greatest among all the vows. The seeker who has fully worshipped one celibacy has worshipped all the vows. A scholar has written "Bastiindriyamansamupashmo Brahmacharyam". Celibacy is called the peace of the generative organ, the group of senses and the mind. The word Brahma has three main meanings - semen, soul and knowledge. The word Charya also has three meanings - Charya, protection and Raman! In this way, there are three meanings of celibacy. Celibacy purifies the soul. Acharya Patanjali has written - Brahmacharyapratisthayan Atmalabha:118 By fully practicing celibacy, one gets unparalleled mental power and physical strength. According to Atharvaveda 19, celibacy leads to the attainment of brilliance, patience, courage and knowledge. In this way, celibacy leads to the development of all three types of spiritual, mental and physical. A beautiful description of the samadhisthan and asamadhisthan of celibacy is found in Uttaradhyayanasutra 12° and also in Buddhist texts.
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Bhagavati Sutra-256 || p. 72 Stananga Sutra-Sta. 8 Uttaradhyayanasutra-A. 24 || 3 Uttaradhyayanasutra-A. 28.29 Nandi Sutra Staviravali Gatha-1 Lord Parshva-A Critical Study, Author-Shri Devendramuni Shastri Prashnavyakaran Sutra-Sanvardwar Patanjali Yogadarshan-2-38 Atharvaveda-15. 5. 17 Uttaradhyayanasutra-A. 16
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