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The second Shruta Skandha of the Acharanga states that if food containing an infinite body is found, it should be replaced.
The Agam literature, including the Acharanga Sutra and the Sutra Kritanga, states in many places that a Shraman should not consume food that is contaminated with Adhakarma dosha. The statement of the cause is also justified because there is a possibility of it being false. These are two main characteristics of Mahavira's teachings. He emphasized the avoidance of nighttime meals and also placed great emphasis on the practice of celibacy.
In the Vedic tradition, wives lived with their husbands in the Vanaprastha Ashram, but Mahavira completely prohibited it. The root of this lies in the noble practice of non-violence. Modern scientists have also mentioned the harms caused by nighttime meals. We have elaborated on the Jain code of conduct and its analysis in detail in the book "Jain Achar Siddhant Swaroop aur Vishleshan". The Brihatkalpa prohibits wandering and wearing clothes during the rainy season. Special emphasis is placed on serving sick Shramans, and there is a provision for atonement if it is not done. Special provisions and atonement have been presented in the context of the Paryushana Mahaparva. The four-month atonement is mentioned for all of these.
Eleventh Uddeshak
The eleventh Uddeshak has 91 sutras with a commentary of 3276-3975 gathas. This Uddeshak prohibits keeping vessels made of iron, copper, glass, horn, leather, cloth, etc., and eating from them. It prohibits criticizing religion and praising irreligion. It prohibits performing bodily functions of a householder, scaring oneself or others, forgetting oneself or others, showing oneself or others in a different way. It prohibits praising the principles of the Dharma leader of the person in front of them, including their conduct, etc. It prohibits going back and forth between two opposing kingdoms, criticizing daytime meals, praising nighttime meals. It prohibits consuming alcohol, meat, etc. It prohibits praising the free-willed. It prohibits giving initiation to ineligible individuals. It prohibits serving ineligible individuals. It prohibits an Achel or Sachal Sadhu from staying with Achel or Sachal Sadhvis. It prohibits keeping powder, incense, etc., at night, praising those who commit suicide, etc. Those who consume these vices are subject to Guru Chaumasi atonement. The topics discussed in this Uddeshak are also mentioned in other Agams. The learned Muni has pointed out these places in his commentary. We are not writing about all these topics due to fear of expansion. Twelfth Uddeshak
The twelfth Uddeshak has 44 sutras and a commentary of 3976-4225 gathas, elaborating on each sutra. The first sutra states that a Shraman should not tie or untie living beings with a rope out of compassion. This natural curiosity may arise: compassion is a characteristic of Samyaktva, then why is it prohibited? The main reason is that he has to practice restraint with detachment. If he practices restraint
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Acharanga 2, 111
Acharanga 2.1.9
Sutra Kritanga 1.1016-17
Jain Achar Siddhant Swaroop aur Vishleshan, p. 866
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