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PAYOPAYON
द्वारा पण्डितमरण को प्राप्त करता है। वह कम से कम ६ मास, मध्यम ४ वर्ष तथा अधिक से अधिक १२ वर्ष तक तप करके समाधिमरण द्वारा शरीर त्याग कर देता हैं।
( आचारांग टीका, पृ. ५९२ )
TOPAYOY
॥ पंचम उद्देशक समाप्त ॥
Elaboration-The code defined in this aphorism is meant for the ascetics who follow Parihar Vishuddhi Charitra (a specific practice of austerities where mutual service to other ascetics of the group is an essential part) or who are Yathalandak (a specific practice of austerities where an ascetic tries to emulate a Jinakalpi ascetic).
According to the commentaries (Churni and Vritti) their routine is as follows-If an ascetic who follows Parihar Vishuddhi Charitra gets sick he is looked after by another ascetic following the same kalp (specific austerities) or some Jinakalpi. When even the serving ascetic becomes sick they accept help from others following the same kalp. Such ascetics do not accept any service from a Sthavir-kalpi ascetic or a householder.
Prakalpa means conduct. Abhikanksha means with the purpose of shedding karmas. Ahattu means after taking a vow.
विमोक्ष : अष्टम अध्ययन
Acharya Shri Atmaram ji M. explains that an ascetic who has taken some special resolve remains steadfast in the discipline of his conduct; in no condition he breaks the vow. In the end he embraces meditational death by fasting. He practices austerities for a minimum period of six months, a medium period of four years, or a maximum period of twelve years before embracing meditational death. (Acharanga Tika, p. 592).
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