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Dravyasamgraha
Five kinds of observances in regard to faith (darśanācāra), knowledge (jñānācāra), conduct (cāritrācāra), austerities (tapācāra), and power (vīryācāra), are now described briefly.
Believing that the pure Self is the only object belonging to the self and all other objects, including the karmic matter (dravya karma and no-karma) are alien; further, believing in the six substances (dravyas), seven Realities (tattvas) and veneration of Lord Jina, Teachers, and the Scripture, is the observance in regard to faith (darśanācāra). Reckoning that the pure Self has no delusion, is distinct from attachment and aversion, knowledge itself, and sticking to this notion always is the observance in regard to knowledge (jñānācāra). Being free from attachment etc. is right conduct which gets obstructed by passions. In view of this, getting always engrossed in the pure Self, free from all corrupting dispositions, is the observance in regard to conduct (căritrācāra). Performance of different kinds of austerities is essential to spiritual advancement. Performance of penances with due control of senses and desires constitutes the observance in regard to austerities (tapācāra). Carrying out the above mentioned four observances with full vigour and intensity, without digression and concealment of true strength, constitutes the observance in regard to power (vīryācāra).
Six essential duties (şadāvasyaka) of the Chief Preceptor (Acārya) are: 1. samatā (sāmāyika) - Equanimity; the state of being
without inclination or aversion towards birth or death, gain or loss, glee or pain, friend or foe, etc.
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