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## Trivarnika Achar |
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**Respectful Conduct**
Those who are deeply devoted to Jainism and are very humble, should be addressed with respectful words, raising one's head in their presence. || 93 ||
**Study and Discussion of Scriptures**
After discarding pride, one should sit humbly before the Guru and listen to the secrets of the scriptures, which reveal the essence of truth. || 94 ||
**Sharing Knowledge**
One should also share the scriptures with others, either by oneself or by inspiring them to do so, with a mindful heart, for the purpose of spreading Dharma. || 95 ||
**Core Principles of Jainism**
The seven principles of Jainism - Jiva (living beings), Ajeeva (non-living matter), Asrava (inflow of karma), Bandha (bondage of karma), Samvara (restriction of inflow), Nirjara (destruction of karma), and Moksha (liberation) - are clearly explained in the Jina Agama. || 96 ||
**Understanding the Elements**
The six substances - Jiva, Pudgala (matter), Dharma (principle of motion), Adharma (principle of rest), Akasha (space), and Kala (time) - and the five Astikayas (categories of living beings) excluding Kala, along with the principles of the Yati (monk) and Shravaka (lay follower) should be explained clearly. || 97 ||
**Refuting False Beliefs**
One should refute false beliefs by using the principles of Anekanta (multi-faceted truth), Pramana (proof), Nay (perspective), and Nikshepa (classification), and illuminate the path of Jainism. || 98 ||
**Understanding Karma**
One should explain the concepts of punya (merit), punya-phala (fruits of merit), papa (demerit), and papa-phala (fruits of demerit). Acts of compassion and charity lead to punya, while violence, lying, stealing, indulging in sensual pleasures, and attachment lead to papa. || 99 ||
**Seeking Guidance**
One should diligently study the scriptures and seek guidance from learned Yatis (monks) and other knowledgeable individuals. || 100 ||
**Alternative Approach**
Alternatively, one can also share the scriptures with other followers of the Dharma with great care and attention. ||