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## Sixteenth Uddeshak
**Akhya**
Santharo 10, Egamanenegangio y Ukkosso. Potthapanagan 20 Falagan 21 Bitiyapade Hoi Ukkosso. ||1416||
- Ni. Bhashya Bha. 2 Page 192-93
- Brihatkalpa Bhashya Ga. 4096 to 4099
**Meaning:**
1. Various types of beds,
2. Nishadya (a type of seat),
3. Dandapramārjanikā (a stick for cleaning),
4. Dāndiyā (a type of stick used for sitting),
5. Dagal (stones etc.),
6. Scissors (Katerni),
7. Needle,
8. Nakhachedanak (nail cutter),
9. Karna-shodhanak (ear cleaner),
10. Danta-shodhanak (tooth cleaner),
11. Chatra Panchak (five types of umbrellas),
12. Chilamilika Panchak (five types of lamps),
13. Sanstarak (various types of grass),
14. Five types of sticks,
15. Avale khanika (bamboo stick),
16. Charmatrik (gold, sitting and wearing),
17. Sanstarak Pat and Uttarapatta (woollen and cotton bedsheets),
18. Praks-Samavasaran (installation Acharya),
19. Mat etc.,
20. Pustak Panchak (five types of books),
21. Falagan (wooden planks etc.).
**Explanation:**
A monk cannot keep these instruments through the Utsargavidhi (ceremony of renunciation). In exceptional circumstances, these worldly instruments can be kept.
According to the book, other instruments for writing and studying, as well as spectacles, can be kept as needed, depending on the time and place.
It is noteworthy that these instruments include metal instruments like needles, scissors, and umbrellas.
Books, measures, Sanstarak, planks, and bedsheets are also considered exceptional instruments. Many other common instruments and materials are not mentioned here.
Apart from the Agamas and their commentaries, some instruments prevalent in different communities are:
1. Naand, Tagdi, Supari, Chuli, Murti etc.
2. Photos of Gurus etc.
3. Clock for time information.
4. Thamani for the installation Acharya.
5. Saapda, Saapdi for keeping books.
6. Yoga Patli, Dandi, Dandasan.
7. Box or wallet for Vasakshep (essentials).
8. Plastic utensils like tumblers, glasses, lids etc.
9. Lime box for putting in water at night.
10. Soap, soda, surf etc. for cleaning clothes, utensils etc.
11. Ropes for drying clothes and for Chilamili etc.
The rules for keeping these instruments are not mentioned in the Agamas or commentaries. However, these worldly instruments can be kept only when absolutely necessary for restraint and the protection of the body etc.
Apart from this, all instruments kept only due to inclination or tradition are considered Parigraha (worldly possessions).