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Q.VII.18.1 A.VII.18.1
Who is called a votary (vrati)? The one who observes vows and is free from thorns or stings ( alya) is called a votary.
Q.VII.18.2 A. VII.18.2
What is meant by stings? An entity which causes misery to the soul like thorn to the body is called sting
Q.VII.18.3 A.VII.18.3
How many types of stings are there? Stings are of three types namely deceit, perverted faith and desire for enjoyment of pleasure'.
Q.VII.18.4 A.VII.18.4
What is meant by the sting of deceit? It is the pretence of observing vows and actually not doing so partially or wholly.
Q.VII.18.5 A.VII.18.5
What is meant by sting of perverted faith? Sting of perverted faith is to believe in wrong metaphysical elements or to worship perverted gods or not to have faith in the creed (sermons of omniscient) while observing vows.
Q.VII.18.6 A.VII.18.6
What is meant by desire for enjoyment of pleasure'? To have expectations of sensual pleasures as the result from observing the vows is the sting of desiring (for enjoyment of pleasure).
Q.VII.18.7
How many types of the sting of desiring for enjoyment of pleasure are there? It is of three types, namely: commendable (pra asta), not commendable (apra asta) and intention for enjoyment (bhog rtha).
A. VII.18.7
Q.VII.18.8 A.VII.18.8
What is meant by commendable desiring sting? To observe self control with a desire to be born in superior family is commendable desiring sting.
Q.VII.18.9 A.VII.18.9
What is meant by non-commendable desiring sting? To observe self control with a desire to satisfy one's ego /pride by ruling others (by being born in superior family with strong body and intellect etc.) is non-commendable desiring sting.
Q.VII.18.10 A.VII.18.10
What is meant by intention for enjoyment desiring sting? It means to observe self control with a desire to enjoy worldly pleasures.
Q. VII.18.11 A.VII.18.11
Can one observe vows even though he has these stings? No
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