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[Fourth Uddeshak]
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Answer- This solution is explained by an example.
Just as an animal is taken out of the village to graze when it is able to graze on its own. If it is weak, the shepherd brings grass etc. to it at home. Similarly, one should understand in relation to the service of the Pariharic.
Question- Why is such severe penance and harsh treatment done to him?
Answer- The one who commits a sin is given the same penance. Parihar penance is given for the purification of the fault and the purification of the self, which is accepted voluntarily. This will also remind or frighten other monks that such a penance is done for such a fault. In addition, doing this penance also leads to the destruction of karma.
Question- The penance of criticism is done in solitude, so how can there be clear information. So that other monks become afraid and beware of such faults?
Answer- Before establishing this penance bearing form, the Shraman community is informed collectively and complete information about the sin is given, after giving full explanation, he is withdrawn for self-purification by stopping dealing with him. He is counted under the Acharya's
subordination and obedience. One day before the penance bearing, the Acharya himself goes with him and gives him (Manojnya-Vigaya-Yukt) food.
In this way, this penance is given by informing the fourfold community with respect and this penance is started for the sake of this penance. The Shraman community is given complete information about the penance of that Pariharic, what kind of behavior can be done in what circumstances and when.
_ Question- If the enthusiasm for doing penance decreases due to not taking Vigaya even in Parana, then is it necessary to do that penance even without desire?
Answer- The Acharya can do as appropriate after knowing the whole situation. It is the responsibility of the Acharya to encourage him to do penance, to do his Sarana, Varana or to do penance. If they deem it necessary, they can also give permission for Vigaya and they also go with him to give food for special satisfaction.
Question- Is such penance done for all small and big faults?
Answer- No, in the penance of faults related to Uttar Guna and in the penance of heinous, medium penance related to Mula Guna, only penance penance is given. In the penance of the consumption of excellent faults related to Mula Guna, monthly or up to six months "Parihar penance" is given. It is also given to the worthy. If he is not worthy, ordinary penance is given, and ordinary penance is given to the Sadhvos. Parihar penance is not given. is given.
Question- Is this penance greater than the penance of the hole?