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## Sixth Study: Renunciation
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The soul can become elevated. Therefore, the scriptures have stated that one should maintain sattvic qualities in food. Food that causes defilement cannot remain in the body without polluting it.
There are nine repositories of non-defilement. The description of eight repositories has already been covered in previous chapters. The repository called "Pratiityamrakshit" is new. Consuming items like bread, etc., on which ghee, etc., has been applied only with the finger, is called the Pratiityamrakshit repository. The meaning of this repository is that a seeker who renounces defilement like ghee, etc., cannot consume ghee, etc., in the form of a stream. They can consume bread that has been lightly smeared with ghee.
"Pratiityamrakshit is when, for the purpose of slight delicacy, one takes a little ghee with the finger and applies it to dry bread, etc. It is not to be consumed in a stream." - Devendra Pratikramanavritti, Tilakacharya
11. Sutra on Renunciation Completion
"Upon sunrise, I have completed the renunciation, along with the salutation. That renunciation has been properly touched, nurtured, purified, crossed, declared, and worshipped. Whatever has not been properly worshipped, may its misdeeds be false for me."
Meaning: This is a sutra for the completion of renunciation. Whatever renunciation has been undertaken, its completion should be done through this sutra. In the original text above, "Namukkarsahyam" is a general word indicating a salutation. In its place, the name of the renunciation that has been undertaken should be used. For example, if one has undertaken the renunciation of "Paurushi," then one should say "Paurusipaccakhaanam kayam."
There are six limbs of observing renunciation:
1. **Fasayam (Touched or Splashed)** - Receiving renunciation from the Guru or oneself, according to the proper procedure.
2. **Paliyam (Nurtured)** - Continuously protecting it.
3. **Sohiyam (Purified)** - If any defilement occurs, immediately purifying it. Alternatively, the Sanskrit word for "Sohiyam" is "Shobhit," which means "adorned." In this case, the meaning would be to eat after offering food to the Gurus, companions, or guests.