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## Tikaartha - The principle of Nyaya Shastra is that when the cause is destroyed, the effect is also destroyed. Kshayas like anger, etc., are the causes of the worldly state and are spiritual defects. Lord Mahavira attained the Tirthankara Maharshi position by abandoning these four Kshayas. In reality, one becomes a Maharshi only when these four spiritual defects - Kshayas - are conquered. If this does not happen, one does not become a Maharshi. The Lord himself does not commit Savadya (intentional) sinful karma, nor does he cause others to do so.
**Verse 27:**
**Chhaya:**
Kriyakriye Vainayikanuvaayam, Annyaaninaam Padiyachch Thaanam. Se Savvavaayam iti Veyaitta, Uvatthiye Sanjamdihiraayam.
**Translation:**
The Lord knows the principles of all the different schools of thought, including those who believe in action (Kriyavadi), those who believe in inaction (Akriyavadi), those who believe in humility (Vainayika), and those who believe in ignorance (Agnanika). He remains engaged in the practice of restraint throughout his life.
**Tika:**
The meaning is that the Lord accepts the position (Sthanam) of the Kriyavadi, Akriyavadi, Vainayika, and Agnanika. Or, the meaning is that he understands their position (Sthanam) - their path to hell, etc. - by understanding their views (Pratiitya). We will explain the nature of these schools of thought in another context. Here, we will briefly explain them:
Those who believe that action is the only means to achieve salvation are called Kriyavadi. They believe that liberation is achieved through the initiation (Deeksha) of action. Those who do not believe in action are called Akriyavadi. They are also called Gnanavadi, and they believe that liberation is achieved through the knowledge of the true nature of reality. As it is said:
"He who knows the twenty-five Tattvas, whether he lives in an Ashram, has matted hair, is shaven-headed, or has a topknot, is liberated without a doubt."
Those who believe that humility is the path to liberation are called Vainayika, following the teachings of Gosala. Those who believe that ignorance is the cause of worldly existence are called Agnanika.
The Lord, knowing the positions of all these schools of thought, including the Buddhists, etc., and understanding the true nature of reality, taught them accordingly (Vedayitva). He remained engaged in restraint (Sanjama) throughout his life, unlike others. As it is said:
"Unlike others who are eloquent speakers, who have written scriptures, and who are full of pride, you have no faults of arrogance or disrespect towards your disciples."
The meaning of "Dirgharatram" is that he remained engaged in restraint throughout his life.
**Tikaartha:**
Lord Mahavira, knowing the principles of the Kriyavadi, Akriyavadi, Vainayika, and Agnanika, or understanding that all these schools of thought lead to hell, practiced restraint throughout his life. The nature of these schools of thought will be explained in detail later. Here, we will briefly explain them:
Those who believe that action is the only means to achieve salvation are called Kriyavadi. They believe that liberation is achieved through the initiation (Deeksha) of action. Those who do not believe in action are called Akriyavadi. They are also called Gnanavadi, and they believe that liberation is achieved through the knowledge of the true nature of reality. They say that the person who knows the twenty-five Tattvas, whether he lives in an Ashram, has matted hair, is shaven-headed, or has a topknot, is liberated without a doubt.
Those who believe that humility is the path to liberation are called Vainayika, following the teachings of Gosala. Those who believe that ignorance is the cause of worldly existence are called Agnanika.