Samkit Faith Practice Liberation

SR No.: 007764
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Amit B Bhansali
Publisher: Amit B Bhansali
Publication Year: 2015
Total Pages: 447
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 7 MB

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8) Prabhaavaka:
One who has attained samyaktva can encourage many others to follow the teachings of the Jinaas through his own impeccable conduct and through the five ornaments. He adds to the prominence of the Jina's teachings in the following ways:
1. Pravachana prabhaavaka - One who masters the entire extant scripture from his guru and shares it with others and helps them imbibe it
2. Dharmakathaa prabhaavaka - One who relates the four types of religious tales in such a fine manner that attracts and influences his listeners. The four types of dharmakathaas are:
a. Aakshepinii dharmakathaa
b. Vikshepinii dharmakathaa
c. Samvega-jananii dharmakathaa - stories that encourage the desire for emancipation.
d. Nirveda-jananii dharmakathaa - stories that encourage loathing for temporal life.
3. Vaadii prabhaavaka - One who defeats others in debate and establishes the supremacy of the Jain doctrine.
4. Naimittika prabhaavaka - One who can foresee the future and uses this special knowledge to promote the cause of Jainism.
5. Tapasvii prabhaavaka - One who practices tremendous acts of penance and brings renown and admiration for the Jain faith. He may fast for a month or practise various types of penance such as varshii tapa, siddhi tapa, 20 sthaanaka, oli, etc.
6. Vidyaa prabhaavaka - One who attains mastery over various esoteric skills and uses them to bring glory to his community.
7. Vrata prabhaavaka - One who brings glory to his faith by practising the four forms of vows, which are:
a. brahmAachaarya vow of celibacy} b. raatri bhojana tyaaga {vow to eat in the daylight only c. liilotrii tyaaga vow to give up all green vegetables d. sachitta jala tyaaga {vow to give up drinking unboiled water}
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