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IRYA : THIRD CHAPTER
INTRODUCTION The name of the third chapter is 'Irya'. Irya' does not just mean the simple act of going. When for some specific purpose an ascetic indulges in various acts of movement including going from one place to another adhering to the codes of conduct with discipline and prudence, it is called 'irya'. Here irya' is used in four contexts—area, movement, alms collection and place of stay. Using what material, in which area, where and at what hour, when, how and with what attitude movement should be made, all this is included in this chapter. To protect the body for religious pursuits and ascetic-discipline irya is also as essential as food and place of stay. In the two preceding chapters purity of food and purity of place of stay have been discussed. In the same way purity in movement is discussed in this chapter. This includes (1) alamban (purpose), (2) kaal (time), (3) marg (path), and (4) yatana (precaution or care). That is the purpose of this chapter titled Irya. To move about to serve the religious organization, such as sangh, gachha and gana is alamban-irya. To move at time suitable for movement is kaal-irya. To move on the right path is marg-irya. Moving with care is yatna-irya. This Irya chapter has three lessons. The first lesson details the attributes and faults of monsoon-stay and movement during the rest of the year. The second lesson contains details about care to be taken while moving in shallow water or riding a boat and also some other discussions about irya. The third lesson contains directions about protecting the vows like
ahimsa and truth while moving around. ईर्या : तृतीय अध्ययन
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Irya : Third Chapter
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