Jaina Acara Siddhanta aur Svarupa

SR No.: 006747
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Devendramuni
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy
Publication Year: 1995
Total Pages: 322
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 19 MB

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Jaina Acāra : Siddhanta aura Swarūpa
97 should have vomited. A spiritual aspirant likewise, after having 'vomited' worldly charms must not look back at them. It deals also with various actions which come under 'misconduct such as acceptance of food meant for the ascetic, asked - for food, tooth-powder and the like. Whatever involves violence is to be abandoned. The ascetic should speak the truth but not the unpleasant truth which might hurt others. A pupil is always a pupil in the eyes of his teacher. Howsoever advanced the pupil might be and howsoever the teacher might have gone backward, he must not show any disregard for him nor should he think ill of him. This is because a displeased preceptor will unconsciously cause the pupil's fall, as it is not possible to save oneself from the poison of an enraged snake. It has given ten characteristics of an ascetic. They are : desire for emancipation, disregard of worldly objects, discrimination, association with persons of good conduct, worship, penance, knowledge, faith, modesty, quietude and gentleness. The human mind is like an intoxicated elephant that must be controlled by an iron hook. The ascetic should neither be jealous of anybody nor should he indulge in flattery. Self-study, meditation and the like are what should keep him busy.
(16) Anuyogadvāra - It deals with fasts and their kinds, with different kinds of vows, conduct, its transgressions and unexceptionable form, passions and the worldly cycle and other ways and practices of ascetics.
(17) Dasāšrutaskandha – Ascetics when they deviate a little from their prescribed conduct, have to atone for their transgressions. What gives peace of mind, strength in observing faith, knowledge and conduct is 'Samadhi' i.e. self-absorption. The reverse means being inextricably engrossed in the world...
Brisk walking as also walking at night without proper inspection, doing things carelessly, insulting elders or teachers, talking ill of persons and the like vitiate the seeker's character. Masturbation, touching women, eating at night or taking food specially prepared or especially meant for the hermit, frequenting undesirable places and the like are hindrances to spiritual welfare. What hurts right faith and spiritual qualities is ‘Asātana' or disrespect. To walk with the preceptor together or very close to him, to stand, to sit, to make conversation with others in the presence of the preceptor or before he speaks, to disregard the preceptor's wishes, not to confess on return from alms-begging etc. come under the head of irreverence. It treats of deluding Karmas and desire of worldly gains as a reward for austerities.
(18) Vrhatkalpa' also presents a code of conduct for ascetics, both male and female. The male can stay in a city for a month but a female for double the period. There should be many gates where they stay. Female