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4. For strengthening own scriptural knowledge, and 5. For perpetuating the tradition of canonical studies.
Comments - The canonical knowledge is transmitted from the guru to the disciples not only for uplifting the own spirit but also for the benefit of the disciples and for perpetuating the tradition of canonical studies and knowledge. This means that the canonical authors have held the benefit of the others as equivalent to their own benefit. This also supports the principle of others' benefit as a part of positive non-violence.
Cauvvihā kahā pannattā, tañjahā – 1. Akkhevani
2. Vikkhevani 3. Samvegarī
4. Nivveyaņi
- Sthănặnga sutra, 4.2. The religious stories are of four types, such as -
1. Akṣepaņī - The stories that attract the listner or reader towards right knowledge and right conduct,
2. Viksepaņi – The stories that establish the right faith,
3. Samvegani – The stories that encourage detachment by telling about the destructibility and preponde-rance of misery in the world, and
4. Nirvedani - The stories that promote neutrality towards the mundane life by telling about the inevitable retribution of one's auspicious and inauspicious actions.
Comments - It seems that these four types of religious stories have been categorised for others' benefit only.
Agilāe dhammamãikkhijjā |- Sūtrakrtānga, 2.1.690. That is. - Preach the faith happily without weariness.
Comments – The faith is preached for the benefit of the world at large. Therefore it must be done happily.
Dasavidhe dhamme paņņate, tañjahā - gāma-dhamme, nagaradhamme, ratthadhamme, pāsandadhamme, kuladhamme,
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