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(1-5) To practice properly five major vows namely vow of non-violence etc, (6-10) To have control over five sense-organs, (11-14) To discard four passions, (15) To have purity in thoughts (16) To examine properly the articles of use, (17) to stabilize the mind, word and action in truth, (18) forgiveness, (19) detachment, (20) To avoid bad contemplation in the mind, (21) To avoid loose talk, (22) To discard wrong activity, (23) To become well trained in spiritual knowledge, (24) To become expert in proper vision, (25) To have spotless conduct, (26) To endure patiently the effect of trouble and turbulations. (27) to remain in a slate'of equanimity even when facing deadly trouble or when one is near his death.
Pratikraman of code of conduct: The scripture wherein the nature of ascetic conduct, the method of avoiding faults arising in its practice and the methods of selfpurifications are laid down is called Achar Prakalp. In this context the word achar stands for Acharang Sutra. The word prakalp denotes the appendix (chulika) of Acharang Sutra and Nisheeth Sutra. In 25 chapters of Acharang Sutra and three chapters of Nisheeth Sutra, the code of conduct of Jain monk, the practitioner and the essential repentance (or punishment) for self-purification have been narrated in detail. In case any interpretation is done which is not in line with the said 28 chapters or monk has a belief or conduct which is not in line with the ascetic conduct mentioned in the said chapters, he purifies his soul through achar prakalp pratikraman. The titles of 28 Achar Pakalps are as under:
1. Knowledge about weapons, 2. Control over the word, 3. Hot and cold, 4. Right perception, 5. Essence of wile, 6. Chapter about chastity (dhoot), 7. Great knowledge (Maha-prijha), 8. Vimoksha, 9. Austerity code (Upadhan shrut), 10. Seeking of food, 11. Bed, 12. Code about movement (Irya), 13. Language, 14. Seeking clothes, 15. Seeking pots, 16. Resolve about limits, 17. Study of seven locations, 18. Account of seven prohibitions, 19. Account about precaution relating to discharge of excreta and urine, 20. Shabd-saptaikikadhyan, 21. Roop-saptaikikadhyan 22. Precautions relating to activity towards others, 23. Miscellaneous precaution, 24. Meditation, 25. Liberation, 26. Udghat, 27. Samudghat, 28. Aropan. Acharya Atmaram Ji Maharaj has divided Achar Prakalp on the basis of Samvayang Sutra as under:
1. Segregation for one month
2. Segregation for one month and five day
चतुर्थ अध्ययन : प्रतिक्रमण
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