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writing the direct description in Shastras the talented persons may not devote more time in their studies; therefore, the tradition of rhetoric, etc. is followed.
In this way, the tradition of description in the four Anuyogas is found. And in Jaina faith most of the Shastras are in these four Anuyogas. And the Shastras pertaining to grammar, logic, metres, words-book etc. and the Shastras on medical science, astrology, incántations, etc. are also found in the Jina's religion. Their purpose is being described hereunder:· The Purpose of Works on Grammar, Logic, etc.
The study of Anuyogas-Shastras is possible by the study ofbooks on grammar, logic, etc. This is the purpose of grammar etc. Shastras.
Someone may say, if the Shastras are written in direct dialectal form then what remains the purpose of grammar, etc.?
Answer: The dialect is an imperfect and unsound language and is different-different in different places. How could scholars write books in such language? The correct, subtle description which is possible through grammar, logic, etc. is not possible in common language. Therefore, the Shastras are written following the tradition of grammar, etc.; so one should study in smaller or greater measure these books also as per one's capacity and should then study the purposeful Anuyogas Shastras.
Further, through the miracles of medical science, etc., the glory of Jina's religion may spread and by medicines, etc., the benefaction also may be caused to persons, or the Jivas who are engrossed in worldly affairs; they may be attracted by the miracles of medical science, etc. and may adopt Jain religion. Afterwards, they can understand and practise true religion and obtain spiritual benefit - with such purpose the books on medical science etc., are written.
Here one should remember that by knowing these to be Jaina Shastras one should not devote himself too much in the study of these Shastras. If due to sagacity these are studied in natural way and by such study if one's attachment, etc. passions are controlled
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