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Bhavana (Deep reflection):
Bhävanä - deep reflection prevents tendencies like attachment and aversion. Therefore, such reflection has been described as a means of Samvar. Bhävanä means contemplation through which you motivate your soul to carry out lofty reflections. There are 12 types of Bhävanäs and they have been described in the chapter of Bhävanäs (Reflections).
Parishaha-jay (enduring hardship)
Parishaha pertains to the training for enduring hardship and while doing so remaining in a state of serenity and equanimity so that all old attached Karma may be destroyed and one reduces influx of new karmas. Such training helps us stay happy in both good and bad circumstances. Sädhus and Sädhvis predominantly follow them. There are 22 types of Parishahas:
⚫ Hunger - A Sädhu must not accept food, which is blemished and prepared with any of the fortytwo faults, even if he has to stay hungry.
• Thirst - A Sädhu should not take sentient water, even if he has to stay thirsty.
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Cold - Even when it is cold, a Sädhu should not wish for heat.
Heat - Even when it is hot, a Sädhu should not wish for cold.
Insect bites - If an insect bites a Sädhu while he is meditating, he should not brush it away or become irritated, but should bear it calmly.
A Sädhu must accept whatever clothes he may receive.
A Sädhu must bear evil words told to him.
A Sädhu must bear even kicking and beating.
A Sädhu must bear diseases that may develop.
A Sädhu must sleep on a wooden flat bed or coarse grass.
A Sädhu must not take a bath.
A Sädhu should wear worn out clothes and should not ask for new clothes.
A Sädhu should not experience shame or helplessness while going for alms from door to door.
If a Sädhu does not get alms, he should not be worried. Instead, he should think as though he has been given a chance to observe austerity.
A Sädhu should not be attracted towards the beauty of women.
A Sädhu should not be disturbed by hardship while meditating in a cemetery or other unbecoming places.
A Sädhu should not become agitated even when there is suffering.
A Sädhu should not become proud while being honored.
A Sädhu should not become irritated when being pricked by thorns, etc.
A Sädhu should not feel sorry for not attaining knowledge even after a good effort.
If a Sädhu is ignorant and cannot learn, he should not become depressed. He must think of Karmodaya (fruits of Karma) and must keep his pursuit of knowledge alive.
A Sädhu must try to understand the message of the Jina and should never doubt it.
JAIN PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICE - 2
