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The phrase sayam va jaijja informs that an ascetic may himself seek such food and a layman should also request the ascetic with due devotion to accept such food.
The concluding aphorism of this chapter is very important. It discourages any pride for one's special practices or sacrifice. The goal of spiritual practices is purity of soul. Therefore, one should never make it an instrument of nurturing self-pride or criticism of others. An ascetic should never be proud of his special resolves or other practices. He should also not look down upon those who do not indulge in such practices. Instead, he should consider both to be the followers of the tenets of the Jina. The commentator (Tika) has mentioned as special reference that-an ascetic with single piece of cloth should not criticize or belittle one with two pieces of cloth; an ascetic with two pieces of cloth should not criticize or belittle one with three or more pieces of cloth; and an unclad ascetic should not criticize or belittle a clad one.
Savve vi te jinanaye—They all are followers of the tenets of the Jina. The importance of spiritual practice lies not in outer appearance but in removal of inner faults.
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आचारांग सूत्र (भाग २)
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Acharanga Sutra (Part 2)
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