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Adipurana - At that time, he is born from the womb of supreme knowledge, through the birth of संस्कार. He is called a द्विज, adorned with vows and conduct. ||13||
The mark of his vow is the सूत्र, preceded by a mantra. It is made of material, conceived of as distinct from the essence, and is the chief instrument of the knowledge of the omniscient. ||94||
His sacred thread (यज्ञोपवीत) is made of three materials. His सूत्र, however, is based on the essence, and is made of three qualities. ||95||
When he has received the संस्कार, he attains the supreme Brahman. Then, the leaders of the गणs welcome him with words of blessing. ||96||
They give him the remaining Jain flowers and rice grains, which are appropriate. This is a form of stabilization and a great encouragement to Dharma. ||97||
He is born from the divine womb of knowledge, without a womb. Having attained this supreme birth, he becomes a member of the same caste. ||98||
Then, having attained the same caste, he becomes a good householder. As a householder, he follows the six duties of the Aryas. ||99||
He performs all the pure conduct prescribed in the household life, without laziness. ||100||
He has received a noble birth from the Jinas, and has been taught by the गणendras. This best द्विज possesses the supreme brilliance of Brahman. ||101||
At that time, the righteous people praise him, saying, "You are like the supreme brilliance of Brahman, who has descended to the earth." ||102||
He is wise, and performs sacrifices, being worshipped by the sacrificers. He teaches and learns the Vedas and their branches. ||103||