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## Study/Purpose/Sutra Number
Aagam Sutra 39, Chhed Sutra-5, 'Mahanishith' does not exist for anyone.
Sutra - 699-700
So, O Gautam! If such circumstances arise, and there are steadfast, virtuous, and highly qualified Gurus, who repeatedly say things like, "Put your finger in the mouth of this serpent and tell me its size," or "How many teeth are in its jaw? Count them and tell me," then they should act accordingly. They are the ones who know the work. Sutra-701-702
Those who know the Aagam, even if they say "white crow," should trust the Acharya's words. There will be a reason for such a statement. Those who accept the Guru's words with a happy and receptive mind, find them as beneficial as a medicinal drink. Sutra-703
Bhavyas, who are blessed with the fruits of their past good deeds, become recipients of knowledge and other forms of wealth. Those who are destined for future well-being, worship the Guru like a deity. Sutra - 704-706
There are countless Acharyas, who provide millions of comforts and liberate from hundreds of sorrows. Keshi Gandhar and the Pradesh Raja are prominent examples. The Pradesh Raja had prepared himself for hell, but due to the influence of the Acharya, he attained a divine chariot. Acharyas are virtuous, beautiful, sweet-spoken, and explain cause, effect, and analogies. They inspire their disciples by making their hearts happy with such words. Sutra - 707-708
There are 55 crore, 55 lakh, 55 thousand, 5 hundred, and 55 crore Acharyas. Among them, there are those who are highly qualified and possess a multitude of virtues, who are like Tirthankaras in their excellence and are true Guru-Acharyas. Sutra- 709
Those, O Gautam! are like the words of a deity. Like the sun, other Acharyas should be worshipped with the same devotion as the twenty-four Tirthankaras. Sutra - 710
To attain the position of an Acharya, one must study the twelve-fold scripture. However, I will now summarize it in essence. It is as follows: Sutra - 711-712
Muni, Sangha, Tirth, Gan, Pravachan, Mokshamarg - these are words that convey the same meaning. Darshan, Gyan, Charitra, Ghor, Ugra Tap - these are all synonyms for Gachch. One should know that a Gachch where the Guru inspires the disciple with Sarana, etc., with attachment, aversion, or ill intentions, or where they intimidate the disciple, is not a true Gachch, O Gautam! Sutra - 713-720
Those who reside in such a Gachch, experience great purification. They are freed from the faults of Sarana, Vayana, Choyana, etc. Those who follow the Guru's mind, are extremely humble, conquer their senses, are patient, steadfast, not greedy, not arrogant, do not speak falsehoods, and are forgiving. They are like the senses...
Muni Diparatnasagar Krit (Mahanishith) Aagam Sutra - Hindi Translation
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