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**Introduction**
Today, I present before the esteemed Jain readers the great treatise on the monastic code, **Sri Mulachara**, with Sanskrit commentary and Hindi translation. It elaborates on all the practices of the monastic code in great detail. It comprises twelve chapters:
* **Mulaguna Adhikar** (Chapter on Fundamental Qualities)
* **Brihat Pratyakhyana Samstarastava Adhikar** (Chapter on Detailed Renunciation)
* **Sankshepa Pratyakhyana Adhikar** (Chapter on Brief Renunciation)
* **Samachara Adhikar** (Chapter on Conduct)
* **Panchachara Adhikar** (Chapter on Five Conduct)
* **Pindashuddhi Adhikar** (Chapter on Purity of the Body)
* **Shadavashyaka Adhikar** (Chapter on Six Essentials)
* **Dwadashanupreksha Adhikar** (Chapter on Twelve Contemplations)
* **Anugara Bhavana Adhikar** (Chapter on Non-Attachment)
* **Samasara Adhikar** (Chapter on the Cycle of Existence)
* **Shilaguna Adhikar** (Chapter on Qualities of Conduct)
* **Paryapti Adhikar** (Chapter on Attainment)
Each chapter is named according to its content.
Until now, no treatise on the monastic code had been published. As a result, many **bhavya jivas** (noble souls) were unaware of the nature of the monastic practices. Now, by the grace of fortune, **Muni Anantkirti** has published this great treatise through **Di. Jain Granthamala** for the benefit of **bhavya jivas**. The original author of this treatise is **Sri Vattakera Khami**. The Sanskrit commentary on this treatise is by **Sri Vasunandisiiddhantachakravarti**, the author of **Acharavritti**. The second Sanskrit commentary, **Mulachara Pradeepika**, is by **Sri Sakalakirti**.