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Fourth Study: Text of Pratikramana Transgressions
Regarding the first Iryasamiti, if any transgression has occurred, then consider:
- From the perspective of Dravya (substance), whether the body or the living being has not been observed properly.
- From the perspective of Kshetra (space), whether it has not been observed properly within a radius of three and a half cubits.
- From the perspective of Kala (time), whether it has not been observed properly without seeing the day and without spending the night.
- From the perspective of Bhava (emotion), whether it has not been observed properly with the use of the senses.
- From the perspective of Guna (quality), whether the Samvaraguna (virtuous quality) has not been observed properly. If any sin or fault has occurred regarding the first Iryasamiti, then it is a transgression against the Devas (gods).
Regarding the second Bhasasamiti, if any transgression has occurred, then consider:
- From the perspective of Dravya (substance), whether harsh, cruel, decisive, violent, piercing, divisive, tormenting of parasites, and all-sinful language mixed with filth has been spoken.
- From the perspective of Kshetra (space), whether it has been spoken while walking on the road.
- From the perspective of Kala (time), whether it has been spoken in the evening or at night with loud and harsh words.
- From the perspective of Bhava (emotion), whether it has been spoken with anger or hatred.
- From the perspective of Guna (quality), whether the Samvaraguna (virtuous quality) has not been observed properly. If any sin or fault has occurred regarding the second Bhasasamiti, then it is a transgression against the Devas (gods).
Regarding the third Eshanasamiti, if any transgression has occurred, then consider:
- From the perspective of Dravya (substance), whether the sixteen transgressions of Udgaman (departure), the sixteen transgressions of Utpat (origin), and the ten transgressions of Eshana (perception), along with the forty-two transgressions related to food and water, have been committed.
- From the perspective of Kshetra (space), whether it has been consumed after being taken beyond two kosas (a unit of distance).
- From the perspective of Bhava (emotion), whether the five transgressions of the five mandalas (circles) have not been avoided.
- From the perspective of Guna (quality), whether the Samvaraguna (virtuous quality) has not been observed properly. If any sin or fault has occurred regarding the third Eshanasamiti, then it is a transgression against the Devas (gods).
Regarding the fourth Ayanabhandamattanikkhvevana Samiti, if any transgression has occurred, then consider:
- From the perspective of Dravya (substance), whether it has been taken or kept with negligence.
- From the perspective of Kshetra (space), whether it has been kept in the house or courtyard of a householder.
- From the perspective of Kala (time), whether the proper time for discarding it has not been observed.
- From the perspective of Bhava (emotion), whether it has been enjoyed with attachment and delusion.
- From the perspective of Guna (quality), whether the Samvaraguna (virtuous quality) has not been observed properly. If any sin or fault has occurred regarding the fourth Samiti, then it is a transgression against the Devas (gods).
Regarding the fifth Uccara-Pasavana-Khel-Jall-Singhan-Paritthavana Samiti, if any transgression has occurred, then consider:
- From the perspective of Dravya (substance), whether it has been discarded in a high or low place.
- From the perspective of Kshetra (space), whether it has been discarded in the house or courtyard of a householder.
- From the perspective of Bhava (emotion), whether it has not been done with proper care and attention.
- From the perspective of Kala (time), whether the permission of Sakrendra Maharaj has not been taken before discarding it.
- From the perspective of Dravya (substance), whether it has been discarded with a small amount of capital.
- From the perspective of Kala (time), whether it has not been washed three times after discarding it.
- From the perspective of Bhava (emotion), whether it has not been done with proper care and attention.
- From the perspective of Kshetra (space), whether it has not been done with proper care and attention.
- From the perspective of Guna (quality), whether the Samvaraguna (virtuous quality) has not been observed properly. If any sin or fault has occurred regarding the fifth Samiti, then it is a transgression against the Devas (gods).