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(1) Legal precepts for the Nirgranthas, (2) Legal precepts for the Nigranthis, (3) Legal precepts for the Nirgrantha-Nigranthis, (4) General legal precepts / Similarly, one should also understand the prohibitive precepts, etc. / The sutras in which the word 'Kappar' is used are the legal precepts. Those in which the word 'No Kappar' is used are the prohibitive precepts. Those in which both 'Kappar' and 'No Kappar' are used are the legal-prohibitive precepts and those in which neither 'Kappar' nor 'No Kappar' is used are the legal precepts. For the atonement, there is a clear mention in the sutras at the appropriate place. In the Cheda Sutras, after mentioning the general legal-prohibitive precepts, a clear indication of the legal and prohibitive precepts for the Nirgranthas has been given. Similarly, the statement of the legal-prohibitive precepts for the Nirgranthi is there. It is not possible to give a detailed list here of what and which legal-prohibitive form is for both and how much atonement is there for each in case of transgression. Readers can find out themselves by looking at the scriptures. The atonement is for the purification of the fault of the giver and the receiver. The Cheda Sutras have a detailed description regarding the eligibility of the giver and the receiver. Here we are giving a brief summary of it. Transgression, violation, abuse, and misconduct are the causes of transgression / But those who do not criticize the faults due to crookedness and inertia can never become eligible for purification / Even if someone criticizes deceitfully, his criticism is not fruitful. If his mind is not ready to criticize, then doing atonement is like a flower in the sky. The essence of the above statement is that the critic should be upright and free from deceit. He should have a feeling of repentance in his heart, only then he will be able to be ready for the purification of the fault. Similarly, the one who listens to the criticism of the critic and is entitled to help in his purification is the one who understands the essence of the atonement, is neutral, knows the feelings of others, is able to understand the situation, is himself innocent, is impartial, and is a worthy speaker. Such a senior practitioner can make the guilty innocent. He can discipline the Sangha and remove public slander and misconceptions. Based on this brief introduction, we now present a brief introduction to the three Cheda Sutras compiled in this book - 1. Dasha Shruta Skandha, 2. Brihat Kalpa and 3. Vyavahar. (1) Dasha Shruta Skandha or Prachar Dasha Samavayanga, Uttara Adhyayana and Aavashyak Sutra have been called Ayar Dasha (Achar Dasha) or name before Kalpa and Vyavahar Sutra. Therefore, this is the first Cheda Sutra in the Cheda Sutras. It has become more popular as 'Dasha Shruta Skandha' because its ten chapters are mentioned in the tenth place of the Sthananga Sutra. The names of the ten chapters are as follows - 1. Asamadhi Sthan, 2. Sabal Dosha, 3. Ashatana, 4. Ganisampada, 5. Chitta Samadhi Sthan, 6. Upasak Pratima, 7. Bhiksha Pratima, 8. Paryushana Kalpa 9. Mohaniya Sthan and 10. Ayati Sthan / In these ten chapters, Asamadhi Sthan, [12]