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(६) गुण धारणा - छठे प्रत्याख्यान आवश्यक का विषय है गुणों को धारण करना । अहिंसा, सत्य आदि मूलगुण तथा दस प्रकार के प्रत्याख्यान रूप उत्तरगुणों को जीवन में धारण कर निरतिचार संयम पालने का संकल्प गुण धारणा है।
प्रत्याख्यान अनागत अर्थात् भविष्य का होता है। विगत की भूलों का प्रतिक्रमण किया जाता है तथा भविष्य के लिए गुणों को धारण करना प्रत्याख्यान का विषय है । (इनका विस्तृत विवेचन आत्मज्ञान पीयूषवर्षिणी टीका, भाग १, पृ. ३७७-४०० देखें ।)
Elaboration-The meaning of the term arthadhikara is purview or theme. In aphorism 74 are listed the titles of the six chapters in Avashyak (Sutra) and in aphorism 73 are listed their themes or the topics discussed. Thus both aphorisms are related. The themes are discussed first
(1) Savadyayog virati (abstinence from sinful activities)-The first chapter of Avashyak (Sutra) is Samayik. The topic discussed in this chapter is abstinence from sinful or vile activities. Violence, falsity and other sinful attitudes are included in this. To dissociate from all these is abstinence from vile activities. In a way this is the purpose of samayik, the first obligatory duty and, therefore, the theme of this chapter.
(2) Utkirtan (eulogize)-To recite, chant and eulogize the virtues of Tirthankars and other sagacious persons who abstain from sinful activities as well as preach such religion. The second chapter is Chaturvimshatistava. This contains praise of twenty four Tirthankars in the form of panegyrics, etc. This helps purify perception leading to righteousness and destruction of the Jnanavaraniya karma (knowledge obscuring karma) and other karmas.
(3) Gunavat Pratipatti (homage to venerable ones)Guna means virtues and here it specifically means the five great vows including ahimsa and auxiliary virtues like forgiveness. Pratipatti means to pay homage. As such, the phrase means to pay homage to the venerable ones endowed with the said virtues. This is the theme of the third chapter, Vandana. According to Avashyak Nirykti (1128) to offer due respect and veneration to individuals senior in age and initiation is called Gunavat Pratipatti (homage to venerable ones).
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