Mokshamala

Author(s): Manu Doshi
Publisher: Manu Doshi

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1 Give scriptural training to the pupil in order to uplift him to the level of your own self. Another version mentions this discipline as 'The pupil should atone for his faults in the presence of Guru.'
2 Impart to others what has been gained as Achärya and spread the same. Another version mentions this discipline as 'The guru should not divulge to others what the pupil has atoned for
3 Do not give up the firmness for religion even in distress.
4 Observe austerities without expecting any return in the world or thereafter.
5 Vigilantly follow the instructions obtained and adopt new ones with discernment.
6 Give up attachment.
7 Observe the austerities without giving any publicity.
8 Do not harbor greediness.
9 Overcome the affliction as well as the distress.
10 Maintain the straightforwardness at heart.
11 Observe pure self-restraint.
12 Maintain pure right perception. 13 Maintain the quietude along with concentration.
14 Observe the code of conduct without hypocrisy.
15 Give proper respect to the revered ones.
16 Restrain the desires with contentment.
17 Stay tuned to the sense of detachment.
18 Behave without any deception
19 Vigilantly stay in wholesome activities.
20 Resort to Äsrav (Prevention of Karma) and stop committing sins.
21 Remove own faults with the sense of equanimity.
22 Stay away from all sorts of sense attachment.
23 Observe five major restraints, which are the basic ones.
24 Observe five minor restraints as subsidiary ones.
25 Enthusiastically perform Käyotsarga (Giving up all the physical and verbal activities).
26 Stay tuned to knowledge and meditation without indolence.
27 Stay internally oriented with subtle vigilance.