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[ Antakrid Dasha
There are three types of Paryupasana (worship): Kayika (physical), Vaachika (verbal), and Manasika (mental).
**Kayika:** Involves physically positioning oneself in a respectful manner, such as standing with hands clasped in a respectful gesture, facing the object of worship, not too far or too close, and listening attentively to the teachings.
**Vaachika:** Involves verbally affirming the teachings of the object of worship, such as saying "Evameyam Bhanta! Tahameyam Bhanta! Avitahmeyam Bhanta! Asandiddhameyam Bhanta! Ichhiyameyam Bhanta! Padicchhiyameyam Bhanta! Ichhiy-Padicchhiyameyam Bhanta! Se Jaheyam Tubbhe Vadah" (This is so, Bhanta! This is the truth, Bhanta! This is the reality, Bhanta! This is undoubtedly so, Bhanta! This is desirable, Bhanta! This is acceptable, Bhanta! This is desired and accepted, Bhanta! As you are saying, so be it), without contradicting the teachings.
**Manasika:** Involves mentally engaging with the teachings, such as experiencing deep emotion (enthusiasm or a desire for liberation), and being intensely devoted to the teachings. ]
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At that time, the Shraman Bhagwan Mahavira, in the presence of Sudarshan Shramanopasak, Arjun Mali, and the vast assembly, delivered a Dharmakatha (religious discourse). Sudarshan, having listened to the Dharmakatha, returned to his home.
**Discussion:** This Sutra describes how Sudarshan, after the threat posed by Mudgarpani Yaksha was resolved, ended his fast unto death. After ending his fast, Seth Sudarshan acted with great seriousness and foresight. He was not afraid when he saw Arjun Mali in an unconscious state, and he did not try to leave. Instead, he remained there peacefully. The reason...