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POINTING OUT DUTIES TOWARDS THE ACHARYA
269. Then Keshi Kumar Shraman asked
“O Pradeshi ! Do you know how many classifications are of Acharyas ?" Mar Pradeshi replied—“Reverend Sir ! I know that Acharyas are
of three types(1) Acharya of Art, (2) Acharya of Sculpture, and
(3) Acharya of Religion." 9 Keshi Kumar Shraman then asked—“Do you know how the
respect, the benediction is to be expressed toward the said three types ?”
Pradeshi replied—“Yes Sir ! I know. The body of Acharya of art * and Acharya of sculpture should be pasted with sandalwood paste ve and massaged with oil. He should be given a bath and then flowers
and suchlike should be offered to them. Their dress should be made fragrant with incense. They should be offered food respectfully. They should be given sufficient material (wealth, money) for their livelihood. Such an arrangement should be made for their livelihood, that their sons, grandsons and further generation may also reap its benefits.
Whenever one sees Acharya of religion, he should bow to him in respect, he should honour him. Accepting him as a symbol of welfare, auspicious and godlike and epitome of knowledge, he should serve him. He should offer him food, liquids, sweets and
fragrant material. He should also request him to accept seat, board, * bed, straw bedding.”
Keshi Kumar Shraman then said—“O Pradeshi ! (It is strange that) fully knowing the honour to be shown toward Acharya of religion, you have been dealing with me, so far in a different rude and insolent manner. You are getting ready to go back to Seyaviya town without seeking pardon for such an insolent behaviour ?"
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एवं खलु भंते ! मम एयारूवे अज्झथिए जाव समुप्पज्जित्था-एवं खलु अहं देवाणुप्पियाणं वामं वामेणं जाव वट्टिए, तं सेयं खलु मे कल्लं पाउप्पभायाए रयणीए रायपसेणियसूत्र
Rai-paseniya Sutra
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