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 Acara: Siddhanta aura Svarupa
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some mistake is detected in doing a thing. The first lapse entails Kayotsarga of eight respirations but sixteen for the mistake committed again.
(v) Chandana-On receiving a hint from seniors, it is to invite youngsters, sick ascetics and novices to partake of food and cloth brought by a monk. Mularadhana says that it is to act up to the desire of the preceptor at the time of salutation or while getting doubts clarified regarding some philosophical text. One may ask whether it was all useless in case invitees refused the offer. It is not so, since what was done was praiseworthy and with the best of intentions. All this should be for spiritual development and never for some worldly gain. No conditional bargain should be entertained, since it will divert your attention from the main objective.
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Ichhakara-Willing co-operation is helpful to further the cause of the Order. Nothing should be got done by force, Love and persuasion will see you through.
Saraccandra says,-"A wild lion may be tamed by force or stratagem,but a tiny flower cannot be forced to bloom before time or at your sweet will". No able-bodied monk should expect his associates to do his work, but when sick, others, as instructed,must attend on him. It is incumbent on the part of young ascetics to serve the preceptor and other senior monks. In case some insolent monk shirks away from servitude, the preceptor must take disciplinary action against defaulters.
Such steps are with a view to reforming the delinquent. Yasovijaya says that Vacchanaga is fatal but when mixed with other ingredients, it becomes an efficacious elixir. So also hard words reform such monks.
To avoid disciplinary action or the use of harsh words if the preceptor starts doing everything with his own hands his pupils will think that they have been saved this botheration. This will make them still more insolent. If perchance some monks from the opposite camp should appear on the scene, they will form a very poor impression of the preceptor.
(vii) Micchakara-To err is human and who does not commit mistakes. Not to acknowledge one's lapse and not to repent for it is the greatest sin. The moment a monk knows of his lapse, he should make up his mind never to repeat it and feel repentant for his misdeed. He should utter Micchami dukkada. It is no magical incantation that its mere utterance will wash away your sins. The