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Jaina Acara : Siddhanta aura Swarupa
(7) the physician should be wise and experienced. (8) medicines should be easily available.
(9) householders should be prosperous and happy. (10) the king should be religious.
(11) ascetics and Brahmanas are not insulted.
(12) there should be no difficulty in procuring alms.
(13) there should be suitable place for self-study.
Compulsory 'Paryusana' was observed only during the periods of the first and last founders of faith. Those of the intervening period looked to their convenience and decided accordingly.
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Sayyatara, vows, Krttkarma and Purusajyestha'-these four alone were observed steadily during all the said periods.
The proper conduct for monks does good to all whether sinful or sinless. The sinless are further imvigorated and the sinful are reformed. Improperiety in conduct should never be tolerated. This is the least that cam legitimately be expected of all monks otherwise monkdom will have no meaning and significance.
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