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Jain Acharya Pujya Shri Jaymalji Maharaj researched one hundred and twelve meanings of the word "Chaitya".
Linguists speculate that in ancient times, there was a tradition of planting a tree in memory of a deceased person at the place where their body was cremated. This practice was prevalent even outside India. The tree planted at the site of the "chiti" or "chita" (pyre) came to be known as "Chaitya". Over time, this tradition evolved. Instead of a tree, a structure was built as a memorial. An image of a worldly deity or Yaksha was installed in this structure. Thus, it took the form of a temple or a place of worship. It came to be known as "Chaitya". Gradually, the word "Chaitya" became synonymous with a general temple.
[Upasak Dasangasutra]
One meaning of "Chaitya" is "knowledge". Another meaning is "Yati" or "Sadhu" (ascetic). Acharya Kundakunda has used the word "Chaitya" in these meanings in the "Ast-Prabhrit".
The "abhigraha" (vow) that Anand accepted, which prohibits bowing or saluting other-sect-adopted "Chaityas" and engaging in conversation with them, should be understood as referring to those Sadhus who have abandoned their faith in Jainism and embraced another philosophy, and who have been accepted by the followers of that other philosophy. Another meaning could be those Sadhus who have faith in another philosophy but have come to believe in Jainism, but have not abandoned their previous attire, i.e., they are still associated with another sect or group through their attire. Both these types of individuals are not worthy of being saluted by a Shravak (lay follower). Firstly, they are essentially devoid of Sadhutva (qualities of an ascetic). Secondly, although they are good from a qualitative perspective, it is not appropriate to salute them from a behavioral perspective. This has a negative impact on ordinary Shravaks and increases the risk of "mithyatva" (false belief).
As mentioned above, the prohibition against bowing, saluting, etc., to Sadhus of other faiths is primarily from a spiritual or religious perspective. It is not forbidden to do so as a matter of etiquette, good behavior, etc. In life, individuals have to perform many social duties, which are based on social norms or traditions.
59. Therefore, that Sivanandi, being pleased with Anand's conduct as a Samana (ascetic), was happy, her mind filled with joy, drinking in the supreme bliss, being overwhelmed with happiness, and with folded hands, bowing her head, said, "Thus, Sami!" Anand, the Samana, listened to this with humility.
Anand, the Samana, then addressed the people of Kodumbiyapura, saying:
1. Jayadhwaj, page 573-76
2. "Buddham Jam Bohanto Appaanam Chedayai Annam Cha.
Panchamahavvaayasuddham Naanamaayam Jaan Chediharam."