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The Jain term "Samadhyayan" refers to the practice of deep meditation and contemplation. When faced with hardships and obstacles, some individuals become disheartened and weak, abandoning their virtuous life and falling into sin. Many become obsessed with receiving praise, respect, and recognition through verses and accolades.
**Commentary:**
The term "Jagat" refers to the entire universe, encompassing all living beings. A true Jain practitioner should view all beings with equanimity, without any attachment or aversion. They should not consider anyone as an object of love or hate. As the saying goes, "There is no one who is hateful or lovable among all living beings." Similarly, a Jain should not engage in actions that bring pleasure or displeasure to others. They should live a life free from attachments and desires.
However, some individuals, despite attaining a state of deep meditation, may become discouraged by hardships and obstacles. They may succumb to despair and seek solace in worldly pleasures. Others may become attached to material possessions and seek recognition through praise and respect. Some may even resort to begging for clothes and other necessities. Others may pursue knowledge in subjects like grammar, mathematics, astrology, and omens, seeking fame and recognition.
**Verse 8:**
The verse describes individuals who are driven by desires and attachments. It speaks of those who are obsessed with food and seek it out relentlessly, those who are attached to women and seek to acquire wealth and possessions to attract them, and those who are attached to children and seek to accumulate wealth for their sake. All these actions are considered to be sinful and lead to further suffering.
**Commentary:**
The term "Ahadakarma" refers to the practice of performing actions with the intention of receiving something in return. The verse criticizes those who are driven by desires and seek to acquire things for their own benefit. It also criticizes those who are attached to worldly pleasures and seek to accumulate wealth and possessions. These actions are considered to be harmful and lead to suffering.