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These are the three paths open to such ascetics This practice is meant only for those at the Chhedopasthaniya Charitra level and none other
As already explained, this is of two kinds-(a) Nirvishyamanak (conduct of the ascetic observing austerities), and (b) Nirvishtakayik (conduct of the serving and supervising ascetics).
(4) Sukshmasamparaya Charitra-Samparaya means passions (anger, conceit, deceit and greed). The Charitra (ascetic-conduct) where the residue of subtle passions continues to exist is called Sukshmasamparaya Charitra This is of two kinds,
(a) Sanklishyamanak-An ascetic tending to fall from the higher levels of state of pacification of karmas (Upasham Shreni) has a tendency of continuously tarnishing or deteriorating attitude; the Charitra (ascetic-conduct) of such individual is Sanklıshyamanak.
(b) Vishudhyamanak-An ascetic tending to rise on the higher levels of state of pacification of karmas (Upasham Shreni) and extinction of karmas (Kshapak Shreni) has a tendency of progressively purifying attitude; the Charitra (ascetic-conduct) of such individual is Vishudhyamanak.
(5) Yathakhyat Charitra–In complete absence of fruition of passions the perfect Charitra (ascetic-conduct) free of any transgressions is Yathakhyat Charitra This is of two kinds
(a) Chhadmastik-This is the Charitra (ascetic-conduct) of a Chhadmast ascetic (in the state of bondage) at the eleventh Gunasthan (level of purity of soul) As fondness is only pacified and not completely extinct here, there are chances of his regression or fall Therefore it is also called Pratipati.
(b) Kaivalik-As the aspirant reaches the twelfth Gunasthan (level of purity of soul) the fondness reduces to very subtle level. From here he only progresses to thirteenth and fourteenth Gunasthans (levels of purity of soul). There is no chance of his regression or fall. Therefore it is also called Apratipati (for more details refer to Tłka of Anuyogadvar Sutra by Shri Jnana Muni, p. 810-818)
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