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## The Sutra Kritanga Sutra Commentary - English Translation
The term "Sadhu Shraman" refers to a virtuous individual possessing the qualities of "Virati" (non-attachment) and others as described earlier. It is expected that such a Shraman is associated with a group of Shramans.
The commentators explain that a person who is firmly attached to a particular object or substance is called "Nishrit" (attached). One who is free from attachment to the body and other things is called "Anishrit" (unattached). A person who does not desire the cause and effect of actions is called "Nidan" (unattached to results). Such a person, free from desires, strives to practice restraint with the goal of destroying all karmas.
Those who acquire or bind eight types of karmas are called "Nidan" (attached to results). "Kashaya" (passions), "Parigraha" (attachment), and "Savadhan Anushthan" (careless practices) fall under the category of "Nidan".
"Atipatana" or "Atipat" (violence) is called "Pranatipat" (violence against life). It should be recognized through "Jnana Parijna" (knowledge) and abandoned through "Pratyakhyan Parijna" (rejection). Similarly, other actions should be dealt with accordingly.
Speaking falsehood is called "Mrishvad" (false speech). "Abrahmacharya" (sexual misconduct) and "Parigraha" (attachment) are called "Bahiddha" (external). These should be recognized and abandoned.
The "Mula Guna" (root qualities) have been discussed. Now, the "Uttara Guna" (secondary qualities) are explained. "Aapriti" (displeasure) is called "Krodha" (anger), "Stambh-Ghamanda" (pride) is called "Man" (ego), "Pravanchana" (deception) is called "Maya" (illusion), "Murcha" (fainting) is called "Lobha" (greed), "Anurag" (attachment) is called "Prem" (love), and the obstacles created for oneself and others are called "Desha" (defects). These are the paths leading to rebirth in the world. They are destructive to the path of liberation. Therefore, they should be recognized and abandoned.
Similarly, other factors that contribute to the binding of karmas, causing harm in this world and the next, are detrimental to the soul, causing obstacles and suffering. These are the causes of "Pradesh" (defects). The soul should recognize and avoid these actions, which are harmful, pointless, and filled with sin.
The soul, desiring its own welfare, should avoid these actions from the beginning. A person seeking liberation should stay away from these harmful actions, which are against the principles of this world and the next. Such a person, who is self-controlled, pure, follows the path of restraint, and is free from external adornments and attachment to the body, is called a "Shraman".
Here, the monk, who is humble, virtuous, self-controlled, free from attachment to material possessions, practices restraint, endures various hardships and obstacles, is pure and cleansed through spiritual practice, is stable in his mind, and lives on alms given by others, is called a "Bhikshu".
The commentary explains that the term "Bhikshu" is used here because the qualities mentioned earlier, like "Virati" (non-attachment) and others, are also applicable to the term "Bhikshu". These qualities, along with others like "Anunnat" (humble), "Vinit" (virtuous), "Jitendiya" (self-controlled), "Sanayam Pathangata" (following the path of restraint), and "Dehasakti Viheen" (free from attachment to the body), are the characteristics of a "Bhikshu". He endures various hardships and obstacles, is purified through spiritual practice, is stable in his mind, and lives on alms given by others. He is called a "Bhikshu".