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## The Sutra Kritanga Sutra
### Third Uddeshaka
The second Uddeshaka in the Upasarg Parijnaya has been discussed. Now, the third Uddeshaka is being commenced. Its connection with the previous Uddeshaka is as follows: In the previous two Uddeshaka, the Upasargas (obstacles) have been described as being of two types: favorable and unfavorable. It is being explained that these Upasargas lead to the destruction of Adhyatma (spiritual knowledge and detachment). This is the connection of this Uddeshaka with the previous ones. The first Sutra of this Uddeshaka is:
**"Jaha Sangamakalami, Pittato Bhirū Vehai. Valayam Gahaṇam ṇūmam, Ko Jaṇai Paraajayam? ||1||"**
**Commentary:** Just as a coward in the time of battle looks for a place of refuge behind him, so too, who knows the defeat in a deep, covered place?
**Translation:** A cowardly man, devoid of courage, when the time of battle arrives, looks for a pit or a hidden place for his own safety. He thinks to himself, "Who knows? In battle, who will be defeated?" Therefore, in times of danger, one should look for a place to hide beforehand.
**Tika (Commentary):** By way of example, it is said that the understanding of the subject matter is easy for those with weak minds. Therefore, the Sutrakar (author of the Sutra) presents his subject matter through an example: Just as a coward, who is not prepared for action, in the time of battle, when the enemy army is present, looks behind him for a place of refuge, a fort, etc., so too, the Sutrakar shows this: "Valayam" - where water is situated in a circular shape, or a pit without water, a place difficult to enter and exit, "Gahaṇam" - a place covered with trees like Dhawa, etc., "ṇūmam" - a hidden cave in a mountain, etc. Why does he look at such places? Because he thinks that in such a fierce battle, with a large army of soldiers, who knows who will be defeated? Because the success of actions is dependent on fate, even a few can defeat many. ||1||
**Tikaarth (Meaning of the Commentary):** By way of example, or illustration, it is said that those with weak minds, or those with weak intellect, easily understand a subject matter. Therefore, the Sutrakar presents his subject matter through an example: Just as a coward, who is not prepared for battle, when the enemy army is present, looks behind him for a place of refuge, a fort, etc., so too, the Sutrakar shows this: "Valayam" - a place where water is situated in a circular shape, or a pit without water, a place difficult to enter and exit, "Gahaṇam" - a place covered with trees like Dhawa, etc., "ṇūmam" - a hidden cave in a mountain, etc. He looks at such places, asking the question, "Why does he look at these places?" The Sutrakar answers this question by saying that the coward thinks that in such a fierce battle, with a large army of soldiers, who knows who will be defeated? Because the success of actions is dependent on fate, even a few can defeat many. ||1||