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A Muni or a sage always remains calm and composed, being partial to none. Whether a person anoints him with sandal paste to show his respect or tears his skin with a sharp instrument(vansalo) in anger, he remains unconcerned. Whether any one praises such a person or speaks ill of him, does not make any difference to him. He remains undisturbed.
A shravak observing Samayik is said to be like a sadhu and hence, it should be observed often. The real nature of one's self is to be realised in Samayik by a constant practice. If looked at that way, Samayik yields greater merit than that earned in the worship of the idol of God. .
However, we must first learn the process properly to avoid the faults described below :
1FOUR FAULTS (OR TRANSGRESSIONS) : (1) Avidhi Dosh : We should observe it fully according to the ceremony prescribed in the scriptures. We should not be indifferent to it and avoid transgression of the rules.
(2) Neunadhik Dosh : It should not exceed or be over sooner than the specified time. Transgressing either the limit of time or uttering more or less words than what is prescribed is fault, which should be avoided.
(3) Dagdh Dosh : To think about bad deeds done and entertain stray thoughts, is a fault.
(4) Shunya Dosh : No knowledge for observing a Samayik in the right manner. THIRTY TWO FAULTS (DOSHAS) OF SAMAYIK :
(10 of mind; 10 of speech and 12 of body) (1) Ten faults of mind :
(i) To hate an enemy, (ii) To think immodestly; (ili) Not to think of the tatva (fundamentals of reality); (iv) to be worried; (v) to desire fame; (vi) to be discourteous; (vii) to be afraid, (viii) to think about one's trade or profession; (ix) to doubt the fruit of Samayik (x) to observe it for getting a desired fruit.
(2) Ten Faults (Dosh) Of Speech :
(i) To utter bad words; (ii) to make noise by way of approval; (iii) to order sinful activities; (iv) to babble; (v) to quarrel; (vi) to welcome some one; (vii) to abuse; (viii) to fondle a child; (ix) to
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