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## Ratnakaranda Shravakaachara:
**Verse 8:**
The Ratnakaranda Shravakaachara does not seek anything for itself, nor does it seek anything for itself. This meaning is like a drum, which makes various sounds only for the benefit of others, so the omniscient one has created the scriptures.
**Verse 9:**
What kind of scripture is that which is created by him? It is said:
* **Aapta-upanya:** The first utterance of the omniscient one.
* **Anullangya:** It is not to be transgressed because it is Aapta-upanya. Therefore, it is to be followed by Indra and others. Why? Because it is Aapta-upanya, therefore it is not to be transgressed by them.
* **Adrishteishta-virodhaka:** What is seen (pratyaksha), what is desired (anumana, etc.), there is no contradiction with what is seen and desired.
* **Tattvopadeśakrit:** Why is it established? Because it is the teacher of the true nature of the sevenfold substances (jiva, etc.). It is the true teacher, therefore it is not contradictory to what is seen and desired.
* **Sarvam:** Why is it understood? Because it is beneficial to all. It is called Sarvam. How can it be established without the true representation of its nature?
* **Kaapath-ghattanam:** Why is it certain? Because it is the destroyer of the false path (kaapath), the false view, etc. The scripture created by the omniscient one is the destroyer of the false path, therefore it is Sarvam.
**Verse 10:**
Now, describing the nature of the tapasvi who is beyond the reach of faith, he says:
* **Vishayaasha-vasha-tito:** Beyond the control of desire for objects (like beautiful women, etc.).
* **Niraarambha:** Abandoning all activities (like agriculture, etc.).
* **Aparigraha:** Free from external and internal attachments.
* **Jnana-dhyana-tapo-ratna:** The jewel of knowledge, meditation, and austerity. Such a tapasvi is praiseworthy.