Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 5

SR No.: 008006
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker
Publisher: Parimal Publication
Publication Year: 1989
Total Pages: 616
Language: English, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_English, Biography, History, & Religion
File Size: 14 MB

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three times meaning I renounce'
17. With the object of preserving mana-gupti (control on mind) and vacana-gupti (control on speech ), if the mind and speech of the Sadhu become disturbed by amorous ideas, he should practise atonement with one Nivi for each, and if he loses control over his body, he should practise a penance of one Upavāsa ( one day's fasting ) or an āyambila.
18. With relation to Prāṇātipāta Viramaņa Vrata ( a vow of abstinence from killing living beings) if a Sādhu, through care lessnes, kills two-sensed, three-sensed etc living beings, he should make atonement with as many Nivis as there are sense-organs in the animal so-killed. With regard to Mrisă-vada Viramaga Vrata (a vow of abstaining from telling lies) if he tells a lie out of anger, greed, fear or jest, he should do an Ayambila.
19. With regard tc A-dinnā-dāna Viramana Vrata ( a vow of abstinence from taking an article not given by its owner,) a Sådhu should not eat ghee ( clarified butter ) and other nutrittious substances brought as alms, but which have not been shown to his Guru Maharāja. He should not take daņda ( religious staff) or any utensil belonging to another Sadhu without his permission. If he takes it without his permission, he will have to do one Āyambila
20. With regard to Brahmacarya Vrata ( vow of celibacy) a Sadhu should not hold conversation with a female who is alo ne in an unfrequented locality. He alone ( unaccompanied by other sadhus), should not teach females. With regard to Parigraha Parimāņa Vrata (a vow of limitation of belongings ), he can keep as much clothing and utensils as will last him for one year. He should not keep more than fifteen utensils bowls, etc. With regard to Ratri Bhojana Viramana Vrata ( a vow of abstinence from eating at night ) a Sadhu cannot at all take any food, drink, såvouries, condiments,' and such other substances after Sun set even during illness.