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SANNYASA DHARMA
however, the one rule for the fixing of suitable penance is that it is not determined with reference to the sin alone, but the capacity and qualifications of the sinner are also to be considered. The following matters, amongst others, are recommended to be taken into consideration in fixing the kind of penance : 1, dravya (material nature) i e., the bodily condition of the confessing saint, and the nature of the different kinds of foods and the like,
2. kshetra (place), that is to say, the nature of the conditions prevailing in the locality, 3. kala (time), i.e., the nature of the seasons, etc.,
4. bhara (thoughts), ie., the sinner's thoughts and beliefs,
5. kriyā (process), that is to say, the process of the penance itself,
6. praṇāma (feelings) of the confessing individual,
7. utsuha (enthusiasm),
8. sanghanana (the formation and capacity of the bony skeleton) of the individual, 9. paryaya (condition,
10. agama (knowledge of the Scripture), and
11, puruṣārtha (will or energy).
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