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## Vaitaliya Study
## Second Uddeshaka
**Commentary:** The second Uddeshaka begins after the first one ends. It follows the first Uddeshaka, as the first one describes the Dharma teachings given by Bhagavan Rishabha to his sons, and this second Uddeshaka also discusses the same Dharma teachings. The subject matter of this Uddeshaka is Dharma Upadesha.
The connection between this Uddeshaka and the previous Sutra is as follows: The previous Sutra mentioned the abandonment of external possessions, family, and worldly beginnings. This Uddeshaka emphasizes the abandonment of internal pride, as indicated by the subject matter of the Uddeshaka.
The first Sutra of this Uddeshaka is:
**Tayasam va jahai se rayam, iti sankhaya muni na majjai.
Go yannatarena mahanena, aha seyakari anneesi inkhini. ||1||**
**Shadow:** Just as a snake sheds its skin, so too does the Muni abandon the eight types of Karma, understanding that this is the way to be free from Kashaya.
**Translation:** Just as a snake sheds its skin, so too does a Muni abandon the eight types of Karma, understanding that this is the way to be free from Kashaya. A Muni, knowing this, does not become proud of his lineage, caste, or other worldly achievements. He does not belittle or criticize others, as this leads to the destruction of his own well-being.
**Commentary:** Just as a snake sheds its skin, so too does a virtuous person abandon the eight types of Karma, as they are the cause of Kashaya. Knowing this, the Muni, who is aware of the three periods of time, does not become proud. He does not engage in actions that lead to pride. The term "Mahan" refers to a virtuous person, and the text also mentions "Jeviu," which means a wise and discerning person. Such a person does not become proud of his lineage or caste. Not only should he avoid pride, but he should also avoid criticizing others. The text further states that a virtuous person should not engage in actions that lead to the destruction of others' well-being.
The following two Sutras, "Tavasamjamanaanesuvi" and "Jai Maano Vajio Mahasihim," are connected to the previous Sutra, "Tayasam va jahai se rayam."
**Tavasamjamanaanesuvi, jai maano vajio mahesihim attasamukkarisattham kim pun hi la u anneesim? ||43||**
**Jai tav nijaram ao, padisiddho atta maana mahanena. Aviseesamayatthana pariharaivva payattena. ||44||**
**Translation:** Even if a person is engaged in Tapas, Samyama, and Jnana for the purpose of self-improvement, if he is proud, even if he is praised by great sages, what is the use of criticizing others? If a person is truly free from pride, then he will avoid all forms of pride, even if he is praised by great sages. He will strive to eliminate all forms of pride.
**Veyaaliyassa Nijjutti Sampatta.**
**Translation:** This is the true nature of the Veyaaliya.