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The seventh Uddeshak states that a Sadhu should not initiate a woman and a Sadhvi should not initiate a man. If a woman in a place where there is no Sadhvi nearby feels a desire for renunciation, then she can be initiated on the condition that she will be entrusted to a Sadhvi as soon as possible. Similarly, a Sadhvi can also initiate a man. It is not considered appropriate for Shramanis to wander in places where thieves, rogues, or wicked people are prevalent, as there is a fear of theft of clothes and other belongings, and violation of vows. There is no such restriction for Shramans. If a Shraman has a feud with another Shraman who resides in a dangerous place (a place inhabited by thieves, etc.), then he should go there and apologize to him, but not while staying in his own place. However, a Shramani can apologize from her own place. It is not considered appropriate for Sadhus and Sadhvis to wander freely without the control of the Acharya and Upadhyaya. The eighth Uddeshak highlights that a Sadhu should bring bedding materials that can be lifted with one hand, and should be brought from a distance that can be covered in three days. For a bound Nirgranth, it is considered appropriate to bring such materials from a distance that can be covered in five days, if necessary. The following equipment is considered appropriate for a Sthavir: Danda, Bhand, Chatra, Matrika, Lasthik (pillow or cushion to be kept behind the back), a cushion for meditation, Chel (cloth), Chel-Chilimilika (cloth curtain), Charm, Charmkosh (leather bag), Charm-Palich (piece of leather for wrapping). Those equipment that cannot be carried along can be kept at the residence of a householder near the Upashraya and used from time to time. If there are many Shramans in a place, and one of them has forgotten some equipment at a householder's place, and another Shraman goes there, then the householder should tell the Shraman that this equipment belongs to a saint of your community. Then the saint should take the equipment and come to his own place and give it to the one who owns it. If the equipment does not belong to any saint, then he should neither use it himself nor give it to others for use, but should abandon it in a harmless place. If the Shraman has left from there, then he should search for him and deliver it to him personally. If his exact address is not known, then he should deposit it in a secluded place. While discussing Pahar, it has been stated that one who eats eight morsels is called Alp-Yahari, one who eats twelve morsels is called Aparthavmaudrik, one who eats sixteen morsels is called Dvibhagaprapt, one who eats twenty-four morsels is called PraptAvmaudrik, one who eats thirty-two morsels is called PramanopetAhari, and one who eats one morsel less than thirty-two is called Avmaudrik. The ninth Uddeshak states that if a Shramatar has ownership or some right over food, etc., then that food is not acceptable for Shramans and Shramanis. It also mentions the Bhikshu-Pratimans, which we have already discussed in the description of DashaShrutaSkandha. The tenth Uddeshak, while describing the form of Yavamdhyachandra-Pratima or Vanamdhyachandra-Pratima, states that one which is thick in the middle and thin on both sides, like a grain of barley, is called Yavamdhyachandra-Pratima. One which is thin in the middle and thick on both sides, like a forest, is called Vajramdhyachandra-Pratima. The holder of Yavamdhyachandra-Pratima is called Vamdhyachandra-Pratima. One who is like a forest [ 58 ]| SR No. | 003493 |
| Book Title | Agam 25 Chhed 02 Bruhatkalpa Sutra Stahanakvasi |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Madhukarmuni, Kanhaiyalal Maharaj, Trilokmuni, Devendramuni, Ratanmuni |
| Publisher | Agam Prakashan Samiti |
| Publication Year | 1982 |
| Total Pages | 217 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Classification | Book_Devnagari |
| File Size | 6 MB |