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KACAKKIAČIKKKKKKAARRRRARARA
Ganadhars after contemplation according to the original text, knowing this...' In the commentary (Churni) we find ajjhatthitam in place of ajjhattham and the meaning given is pondered, thought, or contemplated. In other words-it has been thought over, pondered over or contemplated over.
Etesu cheva bambhachare-only they are celibate. Only he who renounces possessions is able to practice celibacy. The acharyas have given three meanings of the term brahmacharya-(1) To dwell in the self, (2) celibacy, and (3) living in gurukul (a type of boarding school). One who has liking or attachment for things cannot dwell in the self. Such person can neither exercise control over sense organs nor can he live under the discipline of a teacher. Therefore it is indicated here that the capability of observing brahmacharya only comes by renouncing possessions. Another reason for this concept could be that in the order established by Bhagavan Parshvanath a four fold path, combining aparigrah (non-possession) with brahmacharya (celibacy) was propagated. Therefore it is believed that there is an essential relationship between the two.
Param chakkhu-ultimate eyes. This has two meanings. He who has the ultimate knowledge. He who only sees the ultimate state or liberation. (Acharanga Vritti, leaf 182)
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