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The Sutra Kritanga Sutra prescribes the actions of proper disregard, etc. It prescribes the shedding of the body like a mountain, without any tremor, and without any attachment to the body. Similarly, while sleeping, one should disregard the bed, the ground, and the body, and sleep only when permitted by the Guru at the time of the prescribed action. Even while sleeping, one should not be completely unconscious, like when awake. Similarly, while sitting, etc., one should remain as before, with a contracted body, devoted to study and meditation, and become a good Sadhu. Thus, a resident of the Guru's house, who performs such good actions, becomes a good Sadhu. Moreover, while residing in the Guru's house, one should be aware of the five Samitis, such as walking, etc., and the three Guptis, which are of the form of contemplation and non-contemplation. The knowledge that arises from these becomes the knowledge of the one who has come, and the one who has arisen, and the one who has developed the discernment of duty. One should also explain to others, separately and individually, the grace of the Guru, the nature of the Samitis and Guptis, and their proper observance, and the benefits thereof. ||5||
Commentary: A renunciate, who is disillusioned and detached from the world, always resides in the Guru's house, and is diligent in his actions, such as standing, sleeping, sitting, and performing austerities, and conducts himself like a good Sadhu. A good Sadhu, when performing the shedding of the body, etc., does so after properly observing and cleaning the place. In the shedding of the body, he remains steady like a mountain, without any desire or longing in the body. At the time of sleep, he properly observes the bed, the ground, and his own body, and sleeps only when permitted by the Guru at the time prescribed by the scriptures. Even while sleeping, he remains like one who is awake, not unconscious. Similarly, when sitting, etc., he sits with his body contracted and properly folded, and remains devoted to study and meditation. A resident of the Guru's house, who performs such good actions, becomes a good Sadhu. While residing in the Guru's house, he becomes aware of the five Samitis, such as walking, etc., and the three Guptis, which are of the form of contemplation and non-contemplation, and develops the discernment of duty. By the grace and favor of the Guru, he comes to know the nature of the Samitis and Guptis, and observes them properly, and teaches others about their benefits.
The one who is free from Asrava, who is endowed with the Samitis, such as walking, etc., and the Guptis, should listen to sweet and pleasant sounds, such as those of the flute and the lute, and also to fearful and harsh sounds, without attachment or aversion. He should not indulge in sleep-induced carelessness, and if he has any doubts about anything, he should ask the Guru and get clarification. ||6||
Shadow: Having heard the sounds, the one who is free from Asrava should wander among them.
The monk should not indulge in carelessness due to sleep, and how can he be free from doubts?
Translation: The one who is free from Asrava, who is endowed with the Samitis, such as walking, etc., and the Guptis, should listen to sweet and pleasant sounds, such as those of the flute and the lute, and also to fearful and harsh sounds, without attachment or aversion. He should not indulge in sleep-induced carelessness, and if he has any doubts about anything, he should ask the Guru and get clarification.
Commentary: To show what should be done by the one who is endowed with the Samitis, such as walking, etc., it is said: "Having heard" the sweet and pleasant sounds, such as those of the flute and the lute, or "fearful" sounds, such as those that are harsh to the ears, the one who is free from Asrava, who is neither attached nor averse to them, should wander among them, i.e., he should remain steadfast in his practice of restraint. Similarly, the "monk" should not indulge in "sleep-induced carelessness," because it is a form of carelessness. This means that carelessness due to listening to sounds is prohibited, and carelessness due to sleep is also prohibited. And carelessness due to other things, such as idle talk, etc., is also prohibited.
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