Essence of Jainism Part 02

Author(s): Kushalchandravijay
Publisher: 108 jain Tirth Darshan Trust

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food as is acceptable to a monk. If a monk is not available for being served, a Shravak may be invited to dine with, instead. A Shravak should observe this vrata once or twice a year according to his capacity.
AVOID FIVE ATICHRAS (FAILURES OF CONDUCT): (1) Sachit Nirlap : Offering achit food by mixing it with sachit
food. (2) Sachit Pidhan : Offering food that was coverd with sachit
things. (3) Anya Vypadesh : To say that a thing does not belong to
him, but some one else with intentions not to part with it. (4) Smatsar-dan : Offering food out of anger and jealousy. (5) Kalatikrma : To insist on offering food even though time
for begging has passed. Guru should be consulted case of doubt for a clarification.
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