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After detailed contemplation, the purpose, instructions, and outcomes of Samayik have been discussed through 26 points. While contemplating how to eliminate Mithyatva, the author has described Mahavira's previous births, the conduct of the Kulkaras in those births, the life story of Bhagwan Rishabhdev, etc., in detail. The Nihavas have also been explained.
After contemplating Samayik from the perspective of Nay, Samyaktva, Shruta, and Charitra have been identified as the three aspects of Samayik. The one whose soul delights in restraint, rules, and austerity, whose inner mind is filled with an ocean of equanimity towards all beings - they are the true recipient of Samayik. The Samayik Sutra begins with the Namaskar Maha Mantra. Therefore, the origin, deposition, words, meaning, form, object, objection, fame, order, purpose, and fruit of the Namaskar Mantra have been contemplated from these eleven perspectives, which is very beneficial for the seeker. (Sarvavirat) In Samayik, the three Karans and three Yogas lead to the abandonment of the conscious tendency.
The second study is of the Chaturvinshati Stav. It sheds light on the six depositions of name, establishment, substance, field, time, and feeling.
The third study is of Vandana. Chitikarma, Kritikarma, Pujakarma, and Vinayakarma are synonyms for Vandana. Who should be worshipped? By whom should it be done? When should it be done? How many times should it be done? How many times should one bow their head? How many essentials are required for purification? How many faults should one be freed from? Why should Vandana be done? These nine points have been considered. The Shraman who has excellent conduct and pure thoughts is worthy of Vandana. Vandana should be performed when the Shraman is calm, assured, and tranquil.
The fourth study is called Pratikraman. Pratikraman is the return of the soul to its own place, which has gone astray into Mithyatva, etc., due to carelessness. Praticharana, Pariharana, Varana, Nivritti, Ninda, Garha, Shuddhi - these are synonyms for Pratikraman. Many examples have been given in the text to understand their meaning. The stories of Nagadatta, etc., have been given. After this, a collection of 32 Yogas like Alochana, Nirapalap, Aapatti, Dridhadharmata, etc., has been compiled and examples of Mahagir, Sthulbhadra, Dharmaghoosh, Surendradatt, Varattak, Vaidhanvantari, Karkandu, Arya Pushpabhooti, etc., have also been given to explain them. Along with this, light has been shed on Swadhyaya-Aswadhyaya.
The fifth study is the explanation of Kayotsarga. Kayotsarga and Vyutsarga are synonymous. Some faults are corrected by Alochana, some by Pratikraman, and some by Kayotsarga. Kayotsarga eliminates the inertia of the body and mind. It develops the ability to endure pleasure and pain. It involves contemplation of the twelve Anuprekshas like Anitya, Asharan, etc. The fickleness of the mind is destroyed and the practice of Shubhadhyan continuously increases. While contemplating Shubhadhyan, the author has said that the concentration of the mind for a moment is called Dhyan. He has described four types of that Dhyan: Art, Raudra, Dharma, and Shukla. The first two Dhyans are called Apadhyan because they are for the purpose of worldly advancement, and the last two Dhyans are praiseworthy because they are the cause of liberation. A lot of information has been given about the relationship between Dhyan and Kayotsarga, which is knowledge-enhancing. The Shraman should perform Kayotsarga according to his ability. Performing Kayotsarga for longer than one's capacity can lead to many kinds of faults. It is not appropriate to sleep deceitfully during Kayotsarga, to ask questions about the Sutra and its meaning, to remove thorns, to go to the toilet, etc. This shows neglect towards the task. Kayotsarga
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