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## Sutra Kritanga Sutra
The Sutra explains the subject matter of the question raised: What are the Sadhus engaged in? They are engaged in abandoning the bonds of the household, the snares and traps of worldly life, and transforming their actions, which are tainted by sin, to follow restraint. The essence of the soul is called Atmatva. Atmatva is being free from the stains and darkness of all karmas. For this purpose, the Sadhu should be vigilant and aware. Or, Atmatva is the name of liberation or restraint, it is indicative. Therefore, the Sadhu should be engaged in all ways and in all aspects in following restraint for the attainment of liberation. He should be very vigilant in the actions of following restraint. This is the meaning:
**I**
**Om Om Om**
**Tamege**
**Paribhasanti,**
**Bhikkhuyam Saahujiviinam. Paribhasanti, Antar Te Samahie.** || 8 ||
**Evam**
**Chhaya Tameke Paribhasante, Bhiksukam Saadu Jiviinam. Ya Evam Paribhasante, Antake Te Madheh.**
**Translation:** Many followers make accusations about the Sadhu who is engaged in his livelihood with the highest restraint, which will be discussed later, but these accusations are far from the path of Samadhi.
**Commentary:** What has been said in the Niyukti about the despondency of the mind of a cowardly person, that has been said. Now, the second meaning is being discussed, regarding the words of the opponents, "Miti Sadhum." Those who have attained a vision that is devoid of mutual benefit, like iron rods, they are the followers of the Goshalak doctrine, the Digambara, or the Ajivika. They speak about the Bhikshu, the Sadhu, the virtuous, the good, the one who lives a life of benefit to others, "Ye" those who are not well-established in Dharma, "Evam" what will be said, "Paribhasante" they make accusations against virtuous conduct, those who are like this, "Antake" until the end, "Samadheh" they are far from liberation, from right knowledge, or from good practice. || 8 || To show what they speak, it is said:
**Commentary:** It has been explained in the Niyukti that after accepting restraint, despondency and sorrow arise in the mind of a cowardly person. How does this happen? This has been explained in the previous verses. Now, what accusations do the followers make about the Sadhus, this is the second meaning. The Agamkar says in this regard: Just as iron rods do not meet each other, they remain separate, similarly, those who wander separately, those who believe in a vision where mutual benefit is not prescribed, some other-worldly, those who have faith in the Ajivika doctrine, the followers of the Goshalak doctrine, or the Digambara tradition, they speak accusatory words about the Sadhus who live a virtuous life, full of benefit to others, which will be said later.
They criticize and condemn the conduct of the Sadhus. They are far from Samadhi, liberation, right knowledge, or good practice. The scripture explains about those other followers who speak accusatory words.
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**Sambaddhasamakappa U, Annamannesu Gilanasas, Jan Sareh**
**Pindavayam**
**230**
**Muchhiya. Dalaha Ya.** || 9 ||