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In Buddhist scriptures, the characteristics of a Bodhisattva are described, while in Jain scriptures, the characteristics of a Samyak-Ashtika are outlined. The one who has attained Samyak-Ashtika, even if engaged in worldly activities like household rituals and ceremonies, remains unaffected, like a foot placed on hot iron, trembling or experiencing pain. Similarly, in Buddhist scriptures, a Bodhisattva is described as being affected only by the body (Kaya-Pati) and not by the mind (Chitta) when involved in worldly activities. They are not affected by the mind (Chitta-Pati).
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Thus.
* "Kama-Pati are these Bodhisattvas, as declared. Their mind, even in the case of Devadatta, is wise." (1271)
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"And thus, the characteristics of a Bodhisattva, as described earlier, are also applicable here when considered carefully. (10) If their conduct is like that of a foot placed on hot iron, (11) then they are considered to be affected by the body (Kaya-Pati) and not by the mind (Chitta-Pati)."
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Yoga-Bindu.
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