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(315 & 316) Persons should refrain from accumulation of unlimited property due to unguenchable thirst (i. e. greed) as it becomes a pathway to hell and results in numerous faults. A righteous and pure-minded person should not exceed the selfimposed limit in the acquisition of lands, gold, wealth, servants, cattle, vessels and pieces of furniture,
(317) A person who has accepted the vow to limit the possessions) should remain contented (with what he has). He should not think for himself, "This time I have resolved to possess a little (amount of property) unknowingly but in future I will not do that i. e. if it will be necessary I will accumulate more.
(318) Resolving not to ravel beyond the self-determined limits of ten directions (digvrata), refraining from purposeless activities (Anarthadandaviramanavrata) and resolving not to cross the fixed regional boundaries for the purpose of sensuous enjoyments (deśāvakāśika) - these are three guņavratas (i. e., the three meritorious vows).
(319) Lord Mahāvīra has said that the first Gunavrata in the religion of a householder is digvrata, according to which one should limit his activities (for the purpose of business and enjoyment of the senses, etc.) to certain regional boundaries in the upward, lower and oblique direction.
(320) Know that the second Gunavrata (deśavakāśika gunavrata) is not to visit any particular geographical region where there is possibility of violation of an accepted vow (i. e. to cross the fixed regional boundaries for the purpose of sensuous enjoyment).
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