Book Title: Jaina Ethics
Author(s): Dayanand Bhargav
Publisher: Motilal Banarasidas

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________________ The Conduct of Jaina Monk The second category of faults The following sixteen faults pertain to the receiver (utpadanadosa) and should be avoided by the monk. The food becomes condemnable : 1. if it is achieved by teaching the giver the way of looking after the children; 2. if it is obtained by delivering some message; 3. if it is obtained by telling someone about his future, etc; 173 4. if it is obtained by describing one's high lineage or occupation; 5. if it is obtained by flattering the giver; 6. if it is obtained by giving medical advice or medicine; 7. by showing anger; 8. by showing pride; 9. by deceit; 10. by showing greed; 11. by praising the giver in anticipation; 12. by praising the giver afterwards; 13. by imparting occult powers; 14. by imparting mantras for snake-bite, etc.; 15. by imparting some powers for beautification, etc; 16. by imparting secrets for winning over one's love. The third category of faults It consists of the following ten faults concerning the manner of giving. The food becomes candemnable : 1. if there is any doubt about its purity; 2. if it is offered by hands or in utencils which are besmeared with oil or ghee, 3. if it has been placed on unsterilised water or green or green leaves; 5. if the pots are not handled carefully by the giver; 6. if it is unclean; 7. if it is mixed with earth, insects or unsterilized things; 8. if it is not sterilized so as to make it incapable of leaves; 4. if it is covered with unsterilised water Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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