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A Hand Book of Jainology pursue the path of the Panchachar in order to attain qualities like knowledge, development etc. They are : (1) Jnanachar (relating to knowledge). (2) Darshanachar (relating to faith).
Charitrachar (relating to character). Tapachar (relating to austerities). Viryachar (relating to energy)..
By observing these Acharas (practices) the soul develops knowledge, faith, character, austerities and energy. (1) Jnanachar : This is of eight kinds :
(1) This means studying the scriptures only at the right times. That means leaving out the 2 twilights, noon, midnight which are not proper for carrying out spiritual studies.
(2) Vinaya : Showing politeness to the Gurumaharaj, the enlightened one and to substances that bring knowledge
(3) Bahuman : Having the highest reverence for the Gurumaharaj etc.
(4) Upadan : Carrying out Yogodvahan (spiritual exercises) for attaining authority over the Sutras and their implications.
(5) Aninhava : Not condemning the giver of knowledge and knowledge.
(6) Pronouncing proper sounds and uttering properly the meaning, the Sutras, their words etc. and reading clearly and perfectly. Thus pronouncing Sutras in accordance with their meaning, inner meaning, essence as they are. Remembering them; contemplating on them and assimilating them. (2) Darshanachar: Even this is of 8 kinds :
(1) Nissankita : Believing in the words of the Jin without any kind of scepticism.
(2) Nihkankshita : Not being attracted towards false Tapa and false dharma and festivals at any time.
(3) Nirvichikitsa : Carrying out dharma without entertaining even the slightest doubt in its efficacy...
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