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## Mulachara
**By following the instructions and knowledge, one becomes suitable for the guidance of the root (Mula). Steadfastly adhering to the Sagara and Anagara (principles).** || 634 ||
**Meaning:** One who follows the teachings of the Guru, understands the nature of the faults, and adheres to the householder's dharma or the monk's dharma during the time of acceptance, the middle period, and the time of completion, is endowed with great patience. || 634 ||
**Such a being is called a Pratyakhyayaka (one who renounces).** **Tyaga (renunciation) is called Pratyakhyana (renunciation).** **The object of renunciation, the Upadhi (attachment), and the Aahara (food) are to be understood as things to be renounced.** || 635 ||
**Meaning:** Such a being is called a Pratyakhyayaka. Renunciation is called Pratyakhyana, and the object of renunciation, the Upadhi (attachment) and the Aahara (food) are to be understood as things to be renounced. || 635 ||
**Pratyakhyana (renunciation) is of many kinds in the Uttaragunas (higher qualities), such as Anashana (fasting) etc.** **Therefore, one should strive for this Pratyakhyana, which is of ten kinds.** || 636 ||
**Meaning:** Pratyakhyana (renunciation) is of many kinds in the Uttaragunas (higher qualities), such as Anashana (fasting) etc. Therefore, one should strive for this Pratyakhyana, which is of ten kinds. || 636 ||
**Now, the ten kinds are:**
**Anagadamadhikant, Kodisahidan, Nikhandiadam, Sagaram, Anagaram, Parimaangadam, Aparisesam, Advaangadam, Navamam, Dasamam, Sahedum, Viyaanahi.** || 637 ||