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## First Study: Gathapati Ananda
**[55]** The ultimate goal of Samayik is to cultivate equanimity and gradually eliminate the inequalities arising from anger, pride, delusion, and greed. By doing so, one attains complete immersion in the pure self. Where this objective of Samayik is hindered, Samayik becomes a mere traditional practice, failing to achieve the desired results in life. Therefore, it is essential for the seeker to maintain a pure mind, experience equanimity, and avoid mental anxieties.
**Vachan-Duspraṇidhāna-Samayik:** During Samayik, misusing speech, engaging in false speech, uttering harsh words that hurt others' hearts, and engaging in worldly conversations contrary to spirituality constitute Vachan-Duspraṇidhāna. Just as it is crucial to avoid mental anxieties during Samayik, it is equally important to refrain from misusing speech.
**Kay-Duspraṇidhāna:** Similar to the mind and speech, the body should also remain disciplined, attentive, and controlled during Samayik. One should avoid actions that could lead to violence or other sins.
**Samayik-Smriti-Akaraṇatā:** While Samayik is a lifelong practice, a dedicated time of 48 minutes has been set aside for its practice, as previously mentioned. When the devotee is engaged in Samayik, they should be fully aware and attentive, remembering that they are in Samayik. This means avoiding any mental, verbal, or physical actions that are not in accordance with Samayik. These lapses are transgressions of Samayik, rooted in negligence, unawareness, or carelessness.
**Samayik-Anvasthit-Karaṇatā:** "Avashthit" means being situated appropriately. Doing otherwise is "Anvasthit." During Samayik, one should never be in an unstable or disorganized state. Performing Samayik intermittently, not doing it at all, or leaving before the designated time are indicators of an unstable and erratic life. Such individuals fail in their Samayik practice and also fail to progress in their worldly life. Completing the Samayik vow before the designated time is the main essence of this transgression.
**Transgressions of Desavakashik Vrat:**
**[54]** The Shramanopasaka should be aware of the five transgressions of the Desavakashik Vrat and avoid them. These are:
* **Ānayan-prayoga:** Bringing something for personal use.
* **Preshya-prayoga:** Sending something for personal use.
* **Shabdānupāt:** Engaging in unnecessary conversation.
* **Rūpānupāt:** Engaging in unnecessary visual interaction.
* **Bahi:pudgal-prakshepa:** Throwing away external objects.