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## Mangalacharasha/3
Although this verse offers a salutation to the deities as a form of auspiciousness, it also represents the six rights (Mangala, Nimitta, Hetu, Parimaan, Naam, and Karta) due to the "Talapralamb" sutra being a "Deshamarthak" (meaning it has a universal meaning). As it is said:
"Mangal-nimit-heuu parimaaranam naam tah ya kataaram.
Bageriya chh ppi pacchha vakkharan satthamahariya."
**Meaning:** Explain the six rights - Mangal, Nimitta, Hetu, Parimaan, Naam, and Karta - and then explain the teachings of the Acharya.
The word "Mangal" is derived from the root "Mangi" (to purify). The etymological meaning of Mangal is that which purifies, destroys, burns, eliminates, cleanses, and annihilates. There are two types of "Mal" (impurity): Dravyamal (material impurity) and Bhavamal (mental impurity).
Dravyamal is further divided into two types: Baahya Dravyamal (external material impurity) and Abhyantar Dravyamal (internal material impurity). Sweat, dirt, etc., are examples of Baahya Dravyamal. Karmas like Jnanavarga, etc., which are bound to the living beings through the "Pradesha" (region), "Anubhag" (experience), "Sthiti" (state), and "Prakriti" (nature) are examples of Abhyantar Dravyamal. "Pragyan" (wisdom), "Adarshan" (non-perception), etc., are examples of Bhavamal. That which purifies, destroys, and eliminates these impurities is called "Mangal".
Alternatively, the word "Mangal" is also a "Mukhavachi" (meaning it has a literal meaning) and refers to that which is obtained or acquired.
"Mangal", "Punnya" (merit), "Puta" (pure), "Pavitra" (holy), "Prashamna" (calm), "Shiv" (auspicious), "Bhadra" (good), and "Saugya" (prosperity) are all synonyms for "Mangal". Ancient Acharyas have described the meaning of "Mangal" in various ways using different words in their respective scriptures. Alternatively, if the subject matter is not understood by one word, it can be understood by other words. Therefore, many synonyms for "Mangal" have been mentioned here.
All living beings are "Mangal" (auspicious), but not all living beings are "Mangal" in the same way. Because, in the context of "Dravyathikanaya" (the principle of substance), "Mangal" is considered to be the "Parigana" (group) of living beings, while in the context of "Paryayathikanaya" (the principle of synonyms), only those living beings who possess "Jnan" (knowledge), etc., are considered "Mangal".
**Question:** What causes "Mangal"?
**Answer:** "Mangal" arises from the "Bhavas" (emotions) of the living beings, such as "Praudyik" (worldly) and "Praupashmik" (spiritual).
**Question:** How can "Praudyik" emotions be the cause of "Mangal"?
**Answer:** "Praudyik" emotions like "Pooja" (worship), "Bhakti" (devotion), "Anuvrat" (minor vows), "Mahavrat" (major vows), etc., which are "Prashast" (noble) and "Raga" (attachment) in nature, and "Praudyik" emotions that arise from the "Prakriti" (nature) of the "Tirthankar" (liberated soul) are the causes of "Mangal".
**Question:** How long does "Mangal" remain in a living being?
**Answer:** "Mangal" remains forever in relation to all living beings, and in relation to a single living being, it remains "Anadi-Anant" (beginningless and endless), "Sadi-Anant" (beginningless and endless), and "Sadi-Sant" (beginningless and finite).
**Question:** How is it possible for "Mangal" to remain in a single living being from beginningless time to endless time?
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1. A. P. 1 P. 8. 2. G. P. 10. 3. D. P. 1 P. 33-34. 4. D. P. 1 P. 32-33. 5. S. P. 1 P. 36.