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Liberation is free from both abstinence and indulgence and is the eternal existence in the nature of the self. Vows here are described more for indulgence in auspicious activities rather than abstinence in nature.
Q.VII.1.10
Why is the sixth vow as abstinence from eating at night not included for the ascetics here? Not eating the food at night is included in the first vow of non-violence as the practice of examining the food before eating.
A.VII.1.10
Q.VII.1.11 A.VII.1.11
What is meant by the contemplation of lokitap na? It means that proper examination of food (to ensure its suitability for consumption) at night is not possible due to low light and excessive existence of mobile living beings at night. Therefore contemplating on these facts makes one give up eating at night
Q.VII.1.12 A.VII.1.12
What are the benefits of not eating at night? There are several benefits from not eating at night e.g. staying healthy, giving rest to the digestive system, increase in the mental and body efficiency for performing duties, having sound sleep and help in observance of chastity.
nsk&l orks.k@Ekgrh VII.2 De a-sarvato(a)nu-mahat
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fgd kfnd Is,d nsk&fuoùk gklik 'v.kor gS v I c idkj is fuoùk gksuk "egkor GA (The vows are of two kinds), minor and major as per their being partial and complete.
Meaning:
Q.VII.2.1 A.VII.2.1
What is meant by minor vows (anuvrata)? Partial abstinence from the five sins is called minor vows.
Q.VII.2.2 A.VII.2.2
Why is meant by major vows (mah vrata)? Total abstinence from the five sins for ever is called major vows.
Q.VII.2.3 A. VII.2.3
What is meant by de a and sarva in the aphorism? De a implies partial Matter wise, area wise, time wise while Sarva implies total or complete.
Q.VII.2.4 A.VII.2.4
What is meant by anu and mahat in the aphorism? Minor is implied by anu while major is implied by mahat.
Q.VII.2.5 A.VII.2.5
How many types of vows are there? There are two types of vows namely minor and major.
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