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[Essential Sutras
14. **Yachana** - Even if someone disregards your request, do not be upset. 15. **Alaabha** - Even if you do not receive something after requesting it, do not be distressed. 16. **Roga** - When illness arises, bear it patiently. 17. **Trinasparsha** - Endure the pain caused by thorns or sleeping on grass. 18. **Jalla** - Bear the discomfort of bodily waste. 19. **Satkara** - Do not become arrogant when receiving honor and respect, and do not be distressed when not receiving it. 20. **Prajna** - Do not be proud of your intellect. 21. **Agnana** - Bear the sorrow of ignorance with equanimity.
22. **Darshan** - Do not be influenced by the alluring environment of false beliefs that corrupt **Samyaktva** (right faith). 23 Studies of **Sutrakritanga Sutra** -
The aforementioned sixteen studies of the first **Shruta Skandha** and the seven studies of the second **Shruta Skandha** - (17) **Pundarika**, (18) **Kriyasthan**, (19) **Aharparijna**, (20) **Pratyakhyan Kriya**, (21) **Achar Shruta**, (22) **Ard Kumar**, (23) **Nalandeeya**, together make twenty-three studies.
According to the statements of these twenty-three studies, not living a life of restraint is an **Atichara** (transgression). Twenty-four Devas -
The ten **Bhavana Patis** like **Asura Kumar**, the eight **Vyantara** like **Bhoot** and **Yaksha**, the five **Jyotishka** like **Surya** and **Chandra**, and the **Vaimanika Devas**, making a total of twenty-four types of Devas. They are the greatest representatives of the life of enjoyment in the world. Praising them is praising the life of enjoyment, and criticizing them is a sign of hatred. Therefore, a **Mumukha** (aspirant for liberation) should remain neutral. If neutrality is ever broken, it is an **Atichara**.
The renowned commentator of **Uttaraadhyayanasutra**, Acharya Shantisuri, includes the twenty-four **Tirthankara Devas** in the term "Deva". Accepting this meaning would make it an **Atichara** - not showing respect or reverence towards them, not following their instructions, etc. Twenty-five thoughts of the five **Mahavratas** -
The scriptures have outlined five thoughts for each **Mahavrat** for the pure observance of the **Mahavratas**. The nature of these thoughts is very heart-touching and life-inspiring. For the pure observance of **Shraman Dharma** (Jain way of life),