Tulsi Prajna 2004 07

SR No.: 524620
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Shanta Jain, Jagatram Bhattacharya
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati
Publication Year: 2004
Total Pages: 114
Language: Hindi
Classification: Magazine, India_Tulsi Prajna, & India
File Size: 5 MB

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control is considered praiseworthy for his success in getting release from desires. 2.129 jahā amto tahā bāhim, jahā bāhim tahā amto.
The external of the body is like the internal and the internal is
like the external. Bhāsyam Sūtra 129 The fourth means of release from the bondage of desires is the absolute disgust for worldly life. It is the cause of detachment from the body. The nature of the body is loathsome as made of primary ingredients like blood, flesh, etc. inside; it is so externally too. The exterior of the body is as much impure as the interior of it.23 2.130 amto amto pūtidehamtarāni pāsati pudhovi savamtāim.
The spiritual aspirant, while contemplating on the loathsome condition of the body by deeply looking into it, perceives the interior apertures of the disgustful body as well as the various
secreting sources. Bhāsyam Sūtra 130 In the male, there are nine apertures whereas in the female there are twelve. By the perception of the loathsome nature, there is release from the attachment to the body, leading to the attenuation of the attachment to desires. The following two verses are quoted in the Vștti24 in support of the contemplation of the loathsome nature of the body: "There can be no reason for attachment to the impure body covered by a sheath of skin which is loathsome, ugly and foul, on account of its being full of flesh, bone, blood, sinews, liquid of embryo, fat and marrow; and also full of excreta, urine and sweat flowing, oozing and rotting on all sides." 2.131 pamạie padilehãe.
The learned monk should look at the result of indulging in de
sires. Bhāsyam Sūtra 130 The wise monk, contemplating on the hollowness and impurity of the body and also the results of indulgence in enjoyments, should examine himself, that is, reflect deeply and inscribe the impress or reflection on his mind.
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