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[Upasakadasangasutra (1) Abstinence from food, drink, and other edibles, (2) Abstinence from adornment of the body, clothing, bathing, etc., (3) Abstinence from sexual misconduct, (4) Abstinence from all sinful and harmful actions.
While Poshadhopavas can be performed at any time, in the Jain tradition, the second, fifth, eighth, eleventh, and fourteenth days of the lunar fortnight are recognized as special days. Among these, the eighth, fourteenth, and fortnightly days are considered particularly significant. The following are explanations of the transgressions of Poshadhopavas:
A-pratilikhit-dush-pratilikhit-shayya-sanstar-shayya means the place where Poshad is performed, and sanstar means a mat, rug, or other common bedding on which one can sleep. Using an unseen or carelessly seen place and bedding.
A-pramarjit-dush-pramarjit-shayya-sanstar-pramarjit means not cleaned or carelessly cleaned place and bedding.
A-pratilikhit-dush-pratilikhit-uchchar-prastavana-bhoomi-unseen or carelessly seen places for defecation and urination.
Poshadhopavas-samyak-an-nupalan-not properly observing Poshadhopavas as prescribed.
The Upasak should avoid these transgressions. Yatha-sanvibhag-vrat-atichar
56. Tayanantaram cha nan ahasanvibhagas sa manovasaena panch aiyara janiyavva, na samariyavva, tan jaha-sachitt-nikkhevanaya, sachitt-pehanaya, kalaik-kame, paravavase, machchariya.
Thereafter, the Shraman Upasak should know the five transgressions of the Yatha-sanvibhag-vrat, and should not commit them. They are as follows:
Sachitt-nikkhepanata, Sachitt-pidhan, Kalaatikram, Paravyapadesh, and Matsarita. Discussion
Yatha-sanvibhag means the proper division of food, drink, clothing, etc., and giving a portion of these authorized items to a Muni or a worthy recipient of good character. This vrat is also called Atithi-sanvibhag, which means giving to a virtuous guest or ascetic whose arrival date or day is not fixed.
This is a very noble and essential duty of a householder. It develops generosity, and brings out one's inner qualities.
The five transgressions of this vrat are based on the idea that the Upasak should give with...