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"Anaḥ" is a suffix used to form this word. It means self-immersion, self-delight, or being in one's own self. / The second meaning of Paryushana Kalpa is to reside in one place. It is of two types: Salamban and Nirāvalamban. Salamban means with a cause, and Nirāvalamban means without a cause. / Nirāvalamban has two divisions: Jghanya (inferior) and Utkrushta (superior). The synonyms of Paryushana are as follows: (1) Pariyāya Vatthavaṇā, (2) Pajjosamaṇā, (3) Pāgaiyā, (4) Parivasaṇā, (5) Pajjusaṇā, (6) Vāsāvāsa, (7) Padhamasamosaraṇa, (8) Thavaṇā, and (9) Jetthoggha. All these names have the same meaning, but there is a slight difference in meaning based on the difference in etymology. This difference in meaning demonstrates the importance of various traditions related to Paryushana and the actions performed during that specific time. / These meanings also reveal some historical facts. / The seniority and juniority of Dikshaparaya are calculated based on the Paryushana period. Paryushana period is considered a type of year count. Therefore, Paryushana is considered the cause of the state of Dikshaparaya. / During Varshavas, certain specific actions related to substances, fields, time, and emotions are performed. Therefore, Paryushana is also called Pajjosamaṇā. Third, it is called "Pāgaiyā" (natural) because it is to be worshipped equally by householders and others. During this fixed period, the seeker tries to stay closer to the soul, hence it is also called Parivasaṇā. Paryushana also means service. During this period, the seeker serves and worships the qualities of the soul like knowledge and vision, hence it is called Pajjusaṇā. In this Kalpa, the Shraman resides in one place for four months, hence it is called Vāsāvāsa Varshavas. If there is no specific reason, entry into the area suitable for Chaturmas is done only during the rainy season, hence it is called Prathamasamavasaraṇa. / Its boundaries vary depending on the seasonal period. Therefore, it is called Thavaṇā (establishment). / There is a field acquisition for each month during the seasonal period, but for four months during the rainy season, hence it is called Jetthoggha (Jyeshthaavagraha). If the Sadhu has reached the designated place by Ashadhi Purnima and declared Varshavas, then Varshavas begins from Shravan Krishna Panchami. If the suitable area is not found, then Varshavas should be started on Shravan Krishna Dashami. If the suitable area is still not found, then Varshavas should be started on Shravan Krishna Panchadashi-Amavasya. / Even if the suitable area is not found, it is considered mandatory to start Varshavas by Bhadrapad Shukla Panchami, increasing the days by five each time. If the suitable area is not found even by this time, then Paryushana Kalpa should be performed under a tree. / But this date should not be violated under any circumstances. The current Paryushana Kalpasutra is the eighth study of the Dasha Shruta Skandha. The oldest copies of Dasha Shruta Skandha, which are from before the fourteenth century, have the complete Kalpasutra in the eighth study. This clearly proves that Kalpasutra is not an independent work but the eighth study of Dasha Shruta Skandha. / [47]