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(THIRD CHAPTER : CONDENSED CODES)
INTRODUCTION
In the second chapter it is mentioned that in order to be steadfast in observing asceticism one should avoid indulgence. Only a detached person is capable of properly observing ascetic discipline. The process of strictly following ascetic discipline is known as achar, or proper code of conduct.
Ritual of the sort that is helpful in attaining liberation and also behavior that follows the scriptures and is not against social norms—these two things are considered proper conduct; what is not included in these is improper conduct. Proper conduct is religion as well as duty. Improper conduct is against religion and duty and is proscribed.
The Sthanang Sutra refers to five types of codes(1) the code of knowledge, (2) the code of perception, (3) the code of behavior, (4) the code of austerity, and (5) the code of potency. All these combined cover the complete ascetic conduct.
The name of this chapter is Kshullakachar Katha. Kshullak means small or little. Thus in this chapter are included the codes in brief or in their condensed form. The fifteen verses of this chapter list what is proscribed for an ascetic. The number of these acts of idiscipline varies from source to source. For example, in Sutrakritang it is held that washing and dying of clothes and borrowing for the use of ascetics are also proscribed as indiscipline. Therefore, the final decision about what is proper and what is not is subject to individual judgment.
तृतीय अध्ययन : क्षुल्लकाचार कथा Third Chapter : Khuddayayar Kaha
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