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MAHĀPRATYĀKHYĀNA PRAKĪRNAKA : 3
MAHĀPRATYĀKHYĀNA-PRAKĪRNAKA
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BENEDICTION AND SUBJECT-MATTER Thus, I bow to all the Tīrtharikaras who have attained the perfected spiritual state (Siddhagati), all the spiritual conquerors (Jinadeva), all the perfected souls (Siddhas) and the world renounced restrained ones (monks and nuns).
Obeisance to all the perfected souls (Siddhas) and enlightened venerable ones (Arhatas) who have liberated from all pain and misery, I firmly believe in the precepts preached by the Jinas and, hereby, completely forsake the sinful activities (for embracing the voluntary peaceful death).
3.
VARIOUS RENUNCIATIONS I wholeheartedly condemn whatever be my misconduct and three-way (mentally, bodily and verbally) adopt the equanimous practice (Sāmāyika) without any exception.
The aspirant (to voluntary peaceful death) must give up all internal and external encumbrance (attachment), all types of food and the attachment for the body three ways – mentally, verbally and bodily.
The aspirant must also give up the bondage of attachment and aversion, euphoria and depression, curiosity, fear and sorrow as well as liking and dislike.
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