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Sadhu Dharma
10. Samacharis : (1) Ichchakar: a sadhu has to do his work himself, mainly. In case, he has to get some of his work done by another, he must ask him if he is willing and then get it done by him.
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(2) Mithyakar : In case he commits a mistake, at once he must say "Michchami Dukkhadam".
(3) Tatakar, when the Gurumaharaj says something, the sadhu must say "Tahatti" (It is so).
(4) Avashyaki: While going out he must give up all his doubts both major and minor and say: "Avassahi" and then he must set out.
(5) Nishedhaki: While entering a place, he must say "Nissihi”. (6) Prichchana: Seeking the permission of the Guru ahara, / (asking him) before doing any work.
(7) Pratiprichchana: He must again ask for the Gurumaharaj's opinion before going out.
(8) Chandana: Before taking food, he must invite others to share the food.
(8) Nimantrana: Before going out to obtain Bhiksha asking the other sadhus, "What shall I fetch for you?"
(9) Upsampada: Seeking and accepting the refuge and guidance of a worthy Gurumaharaj in order to get training from him, regarding austerities, politeness, studying scriptures etc.
There are also other observances such as Aavashyak and Swadhyay. The sadhu has to carry out the activities of Samvar, listening to discourses, Panchachar, Nirjara etc. This will be described in the next chapter.
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Questions:
(1) What are the preparations to be made for receiving the Sadhu Deeksha ? What is the major Deeksha ?
(2) Give an account of the daily activities of a sadhu.
(3) Explain the following terms:
22 Parishahas, 10 Yatidharmas, 12 Bhavanas.
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