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The fifth chapter deals with the method of faultless alms-seeking. The sixth chapter deals with the Mahachar (the lofty conduct) in the form of eighteen points.
The seventh chapter deals with the purity of language based on ahimsa.
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CELETS
The eighth chapter deals with the special teachings about conduct. The ninth chapter deals with the humbleness and four types of bliss. The tenth chapter deals with the true form of an ascetic.
THE COMMENTARIES
When Acharyashri Atmaram ji M. started writing a Hindi commentary on Dashavaikalik Sutra he had before him three independent works of commentary on this scripture-Niryukti, Teeka, and Deepika.
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The historical period of writing of Niryukti is the fifth-sixth century of the Vikram era (Vikram era started 57 years before the Christian era) and it is credited to Bhadrabahu second.
The Teeka was written by Acharya Haribhadra Suri during the 8th century of the Vikram era.
The Deepika was written by Samayasundar Gani during the 16th century of the Vikram era.
Later, Agam Prabhakar Muni Shri Punya Vijay ji, during his extensive research found two important Churnis (commentary works) on Dashavaikalik Sutra in some ancient libraries. One of these is by Agastya Simba Sthavir (probable period is 3rd century Vikram). According to Acharya Mahaprajna the period of Agastya Simha Sthavir should be later than that of Devardhigani Kshamashraman; therefore the 6th century Vikram. The second Churni is by Jindas Mahattar, 7th century Vikram.
These explanatory works are very valuable in understanding the traditional meaning and theme of Dashavaikalik Sutra. They also contain mentions of numerous religious traditions of that period and some connected stories.
After studying all the available material two books were selected as the source books while preparing this edition. They are
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1. Atma-Jnana-Prakashika Teeka of Dashavaikalik Sutra in Hindi by Acharyashri Atmaram ji M. published in 2003 Vikram/1946 A.D.
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