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## Thirteenth Uddeshak
[301]
1. **Kaathik:** One who spends time in idle talk, narrates religious stories for the sake of praise, and constantly engages in religious storytelling is called a 'Kaathik'.
2. **Paasaniy (Prekshanik):** One who observes worldly affairs, like watching plays, dances, etc., is called a 'Paasaniy' (observer). This is because such observation leads to the neglect of self-restraint, the goal of liberation, and the teachings of the Jinas. (Churni)
Alternatively, one who answers or teaches about worldly matters, engages in curiosity by explaining complex riddles and stories, is also called a 'Paasaniy'. (Churni) The second definition implies 'Kushila', therefore the first definition is more relevant here.
3. **Mamak:** "One who acts with 'Mami' (mine-ness) is a 'Mamak'."
**Gatha:** "He consumes food, enjoys pleasures, and resides in his family and village. He is attached to his possessions and considers them his own. He is a 'Mamak'." (4359)
**Meaning:** One who is attached to food, does not share, does not invite others, is possessive of his belongings, does not allow others to touch his title, is attached to his body, seeks only comfort and does not endure any hardship. He claims ownership over his study and meditation spaces, prohibiting others from sitting there. He claims ownership over his house, sleeping place, sitting place, and other belongings, not allowing others to use them. He considers his house, village, etc., as his own, believing that no one else can enter them. Such a person, with the thought of "My village, my house, my belongings", is called a 'Mamak'. Because attachment is forbidden for a Sadhu.
**Verses against attachment:**
1. "Even in one's own body, one should not think 'mine'." (Dasha. Pra. 6, Ga. 22)
2. "The monk, who has conquered his senses, is like a tamed elephant. No one can harm him. There is no death for the liberated soul. Therefore, follow the path of self-control." (Aacha. Shru 1, Pra. 2, U. 6)
3. "One who abandons attachment, truly conquers attachment. The liberated soul, who has no attachment, is like a mountain." (Uttara Pra 2, Ga. 27)
A Muni, who is free from attachment to any object, village, house, body, title, etc., is truly the one who understands and knows the path of liberation.