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सचित्र उत्तराध्ययन सूत्र
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Verse-1-The word samyoga here means a relationship caused by infatuation. This is of two kinds-external (family, wealth etc.) and internal (passions, sensual pleasures etc.) (Sukhabodhaa)
The phrase Anagaarassa bhikkhuno has two words-Anagaara means one without a home and bhikkhu means alms seeker. Thus the meaning of this phrase is an aspirant who does not attract others by giving introduction of his caste, clan and other connections in order to get food, lodging and other facilities. (Vrihad Vritti by Shantyacharya)
The term vinaya generally means modesty or humbleness; it also means conduct.
Verse-2-Ajna and nirdesh are synonyms. However, according to the commentary (Churni) ajna (command) means the dictate of the Aagams' and nirdesh (directions) means 'guru's words conforming to the Aagams'. (V. V. S.)
Ingit and aakaar stand for various bodily gestures. To convey the intent by subtle movement like a nod for allowing and disallowing some activity is ingit. Gross bodily gestures and other movements like looking in some direction, yawning and changing posture is aakaar.
Sampanne has two readings sampannu or endowed with; and samprajna or having knowledge. Vrihad Vritti gives both the meaning.
Verse-5-According to the commentary (Churni) there are two meanings of the word kanakundagam--(1) chaff of rice, and (2) rice mixed with chaff.
Verse-7-Buddhaputta niyaagatthi-Here Buddhaputta word stands for a favourite and modest pupil. Niyaagatthi means one who seeks self-realization or a spiritual aspirant. (Sukhabodhaa)
Verse-10-Chandaaliyam-this term is made up of two words chand or anger and aleek or falsehood (Churni). To speak untruth and be barbaric under the influence of anger is called a chandaalik act. (Vrihad Vritti)
Verse-12-Galiyassa means a stubborn horse. A disciplined horse or ox is called aakirna.
Verse-18-Kriti means obeisance or homage. One who is venerable is called kritya. This includes guru, preceptor and other seniors and respectable persons.
Verse-26-Samara nteans black-smithy (Churni). It also means barber's shop and other such places of lowly profession. This term also means battle field. (V. V.)
Verse-35—In the terms appa-paan and appa-biya the prefix appa conveys absence or being devoid of. (V. V.)
Verse-40-Upaghaat means to cause emotional hurt to seniors like acharya; or to compel them to do something. (Churni)
Verse-47—Karamasampada has two meanings-ascetic-praxis or the conduct followed by ascetics as a routine; and special powers acquired through practice of yoga. (V. V.)
