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40 / MANAV DHARMA requirements, and with a view of reducing the sense of attachment and the like, on the choice of the objects of senses, is called “Bhogopbhoga Parimana Vrata. Description :
Limitations were put on all those articles of daily use like food, cloths beds and so many other things. No doubt, it is good to be within limits. But still the wise people have advised that to lessen the feelings of attachment, the limit within fixed numbers be also put and this is known as “Bhogopabhoga Pariman Vrata". For example a certain man has fixed a limit of Rs. Ten thoudand as a limitation of his possession. Now under this vow, he again takes a decision to use four Dhoties in maximum, to keep only two dupattas, only six kurtas, four caps and so on. He has further decided not to wear the coat. When all these limitations are put this is known as “Bhogopabhoga Pariman Vrata."
भुक्त्वा परिहातव्योः भोगो भुक्त्वा पुनश्चः भोक्तव्यः ।
उपभोगोऽशनवसन-प्रभृतिः पाञ्चेन्द्रियो विषयः ॥८३॥ Explanation :
Fooding, clothing and other objects of the five senses, which can be enjoyed only once are called 'BHOGA' and those which can be enjoyed more than once are called “UP BHOGA". Description :
The subjects of enjoyment of our five senses are of two kinds:(1) which can be enjoyed only once like the food (2) Which can be used and reused like clothing.
The first is called as “Bhoga" and the second one is called as "Upbhoga". It is being advised that as far as possible the objects and articles of 'Bhoga' and 'Upbhoga' are to be renounced slowly and slowly and one should bear contentment steadily, so that he can achieve pleasure and happiness.
त्रसहति-परिहरणार्थं क्षौद्रं पिशितं प्रमाद परिहृतये ।
मद्यं च वर्जनीयं जिनचरणौ शरण मुपयातैः ॥८४॥ Explanation :
Those who seek refuge at the feet of Tirtharkaras should give up honey and flesh to avoid injuring to moving living beings, and wine to escape from “Pramad" - carelessness i.e. spiritual laziness.
