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Detailed meaning of Muhapatti Inspection and guidance on its procedure
Our traditional view holds that these 50 verses are not to be said aloud; instead they are to be recited silently with an emphasis on contemplating on their meaning. It is remarkable to note how skillfully things worth acquiring (Upadeya) and worth rejecting (Heya) have been distinguished. For example: A religious discourse is considered to be a shrine and sutras being part of such discourse, it is important to first 'have faith in the sutra as well as its meaning by understanding it on the basis of true principles (Tattva)'. This means that one needs to accept both the sutra and its meaning as the reality or the truth and thus have faith in it. And because the deluding karmas (Mohniya) obstruct attainment of such faith, we seek to discard them.
More specifically, it is 'attachment' that is worth discarding. First, it is necessary to shed attachment towards sensual pleasures, then to shed our affections and then finally the attachment to our own opinions and points of view. Since our goal is to reflect on the greatness and walk on the path set forth by right Dev (lord), right Guru (teacher) and right Dharma (religion), it is necessary to get rid of such attachments. Therefore, it is also imperative that we firmly resolve to discard wrong Dev (lord), wrong Guru (teacher) and wrong Dharma (religion). If we are able to do this, we will be able to attain right knowledge, right faith and right conduct. By doing so, we will be able to truly carry out 'Samayik' or truly maintain equanimity. In order to attain such equanimity, we will need to get rid of any insolence towards right knowledge, right faith and right conduct.
In short, restraint of mind, speech and bodily activities is a
