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Jaina Acāra : Siddhānta aura Svarūpa
241 (1) No monk should repeatedly talk of women and their antics, because
it can only incite sexual craving which is an impediment to one's moral character. No interest should be taken in watching the various limbs of a
woman. That cannot but deflect his interest from spirituality. (3) No monk should recall earlier sexual adventures. (4) Too much of delicious food should be awoided. (5) No monk should use the bed or seat that might have been in contact
with a woman, animal or a eunuch.
In 'Samaayanga', Acarangacumni' and Tattvarthasūtra the five reflections are more or less the same. All are meant to preserve chastity, the measures for which cannot be substantially different. As the young one of a hen is mortally afraid of a cat, a celibate should fear the very sight of a woman. Any closeness with the opposite sex is always risky. If they be accidentally together in a secluded place it becomes very difficult to resist such temptation. This is why reflections are aimed at avoiding risks and strengthening chastity. Beautiful women have always been there. There is nothing sinful in seeing beauty, but the rub lies in being attached to and in yearning for beauty. The glaring sun-light is too much for the eyes to bear, likewise the sight of a dazzling beauty is enough to make a sensuous person crazy to make her his own or to possess her. He becomes ready to sacrifice every thing for such a find.
Dašāšrutaskandha relates how Celana's beauty had maddened mendicants who were brought round by timely admonition. It was expiation that purified them once again.
At times mere remembrance of the past revelries brings tears to the lovers' eyes, tears that may be of joy and sorrow both.
The Gita says "The man dwelling on sense-objects develops attachment for them; from attachment springs up desire and from desire unfulfilled desire ensues anger.
All spiritual aspirants should look to their diet. It must not be heavy or indigestible. Light food is always helpful. Sweet or spicy food excites passion. Repeatedly eating tasty food invites diseases. It is not good to taste food, because taste demands more and more delectable sweet Desires can never be fulfilled. Whose sexual craving or amoristic sentiment or salaciousness has even been satisfied ?
Uttarādhyayana has given nine kinds of restraint of body, speech and mind as follows :(1) A celibate should not use a bed or seat which had anything to do
with women, animals and eunachs.
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