Book Title: Nirayavaliyao
Author(s): A S Gopani, V J Chokshi
Publisher: Gurjar Granthratna Karyalay

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________________ Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra www.kobatirth.org Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir Introduction. (XV with the story of Bhútál which seems to have been intended to emphasize the Fourth Section belief of Jainism in the careful use of water which according to it is possessed of life (Sachitta). Cold water itself constitutes life and every moment innumerable other subtle 'jivas' are born and die in it. The use of such water is an act of great sin in Jainism. Strongly heated water can be used after being made cold only for a limitad period of time after which that also becomes 'sachitta.' Lord Mahavira was aware that such strict rules could not be easily followed by the householders. Henoe they are prescribed strictly for the monks and nuns and in a less stringent form for the householders who are advised to use water as dearly as ghee. The remaining nine lectures run on parallel lines. The fifth section, like the second section, (all the lectures running on parallel lines) emphasizes the importance of Fifth Section. the religious life of a Jain monk who has to suffer various hardships and troubles such as nackedness, For Private and Personal Use Only

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