Confession Path to Self Liberation

Author(s): Gunratnasuri
Publisher: Jingun Aradhak Trust

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WHO IS THE GURU GIUING ATONEMENT
(PENANCE ETC)?
The Guru who gives repentance falls under five categories.
Aagam Origin :- It means who has omniscience, Manaparyava gyani Avadhi gyani or Gyani of 14, 10, 9 Purvas should be prefered for confession.
Shrut Vyavahari :- If Guru of aagam origin is not available then atonement should be taken near shrut vyavahari i.e. who posess knowledge starting from half to eight purvas, or 11 angas or Nishit scriptures.
Aagna Vyavahari :- If fate is not favourable to meet Shrut Vyavhari then one can get two preceptors. If this is also not possible then one should explain the sins to smaller saints in code language who informs the perceptor & the preceptor also replies in code language.
Dharana Vyavahari :- The atonement can be taken from the Guru
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