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The one who does not do, but the one who advocates atonement. Both the Svetambara and Digambara Acharyas agree on this statement.
Nishith is described as the proponent of the Pratisedha Sutra or the Pratikshetra Sutra in the Churni.2 In the Nishith Bhashya, it is written that the atonement that comes from violating the action prescribed in the Payarchala is described in the Nishith.3 The Nishith Sutra has exceptions. Therefore, it should not be read in assemblies etc. It should not be published to the unauthorized. Therefore, the meaning of Nishith is appropriate because it is to be read at night or in solitude. The prohibitive meaning of Nishith can also be reconciled in this way that it is forbidden to read to the unauthorized and also forbidden to read in a place crowded with people. It is only to be read in the place of self-study.
The word 'Nishedyak' is found in the Harivansh Purana. It is possible that this Sutra was taught in a special type of Nishedya. Therefore, it may have been named Nishedyak. When criticizing, the critic would arrange for the Nishedya for the Acharya.4 It is possible that the Nishedya was also arranged during the time of the present study. Therefore, it is mentioned in the Nishith Bhashya.
The synonyms of Nishith are Achar, Agra, Prakalpa, and Chalika. The Pratikshetra Sutra is related to the Charan Karananuyog. Therefore, its name is Achar. The Acharang Sutra has five Agra. There are four Pracharchalas and Nishith, these are the five Agra, therefore the name of Nishith is Agra. Nishith is created from the ninth Purva Prachar Prabhat, therefore its name is Prakalpa. The second meaning of Prakalpan is also the one who cuts. In the Agam literature, the name of Nishith is 'Ayar Pakapp'. Agra and Chula are words with the same meaning.
In short, the essence is that the meaning of Nishith is mysterious or confidential. Just as mysterious knowledge, mantras, tantras, yoga etc. are not told to the unauthorized or those with immature minds. They are kept secret from them. Similarly, the Nishith Sutra is also confidential. It cannot be revealed to everyone. The place of Nishith -
The Charan Karananuyog has a glorious place in the four Anuyogs. The meaning of Charan Anuyog is the explanation of the rules related to conduct, limits, etc. The subject matter of all the Chhed Sutras can be included in the Charan Karananuyog.1 (a) Payar Pakappass U Imain Gonai Namdhijjain.
. Ayar Maiyaain Paychhitten Uhigaro || - Nishith Bhashya Gatha 2
(b) Nisihiyam Bahuvihappaychhitta Vihanavanan Kunai. - Shatkhandagam, Bha. 1 p. 98 2. There, the prohibition is in the fourth Chuda-atmaka Prachar, whatever is prohibited, the one who follows it becomes atoned.
Nishith Churni, Bha. 1, p. 3 3. Payare Chausu Ya, Chuliyaasu Uvaesavitahakariassa. Pachchhitta Mihajjanane Bhaniyan Anneasu Ya Padesu.
- Nishith Bhashya 71 Ayare Chausu Ya, Chuliyaasu Uvaesavitahakariassa. Pachchhitta Mihajjanane Bhaniyan Anneasu Ya Padesu.
Nishith Bhashya 6389 Suttatthata Dubhayaan Gamhan Bahumanavinayam Achcharam. Ukkud-Nisejj-Anjali-Gahithagahyaammi Ya Panamo || - Nishith Bhashya Sutra 6673
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