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conduct and the change of conduct makes the salvation impossible. In that case all the rites, such as Dikśā etc. become futile. A change of Vyanjana, therefore, be not done.
Likewise, a change of meaning also be not made. The meaning that is uncouth and not applicable be not carried out. On changing the meaning, an expiation for four months follows?.
Similarly, on changing the Sūtra and its meaning together, both the aforesaid expiations fall on
A deep thinking had taken place to maintain the originality of the Sūtras and their meaning even in the period of composition of the Āgamas. In the present Sūtra, it is clearly stated. A muni studying the work has been alerted that he in no way is set up a Sūtra and its meaning differently or expound it otherwise. The Ćūrņikāra annotates it thusa. In no way a Sūtra be done otherwise. The meaning and that meaning only be carried out which is consistant with its own principle. The Vţittikara writes5-A Sūtra be not added to intentionally or a Sūtra or its meaning be not done otherwise.
From the aforesaid account it is learnt that it was keenly endeavoured to maintain the Sūtra and its meaning in its original form. As a result, it has been maintained also to some extent. We can, nevertheless, not say that it has not been changed. It has been done and the reasons for it are also there, e.g.
1. Forgetfulness
1. Nisithbhasya Curni, part 1, page 13. 2. Ibid. 3. Sutrakrita 1/14/26.
No Suttamattha cakarejja annam. 4. Sutrakrita Curni, page 296.
Na Sutramanyat praddhesena karotyanyathawa. Jaha ranno bhattansino ujjawalaprasno namarthas tamapi nanyatha kuryat; Jaha Awantike Awantieke Yawanti tamtogo wipparmsanti'. Sutram sarwathaiwanyatha na Kartawyam,
arthavikalpastu swasiddhantavinuddho aviruddah syat. 5, Suttrarkitavrtti, page 258.
Na ca Sutramanyat Swamativikalpanatah swarparatrayi Kuritanyatha wa suttram todartha wa sansarattrayitrana sito jantunam na vidadhita,
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