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of five senses and mind, these constitute the twelve kinds of non-abstinence.
Q. 150. Define Recklessness (negligence) Pramada.
The state of non-attentiveness about ones own self and lack of eagerness (indifference) towards observance of vows without transgressions, is called recklessness. This recklessness (Pramada) is found from first to sixth stage of spirituality when one enjoins the passions :--
(i) Anantanubandhi (passion which leads to infinite births).
(ii) Apratyakhyana (passion which hinders partial abstinence).
(iii) Pratyakhyana (passion which disturbs complete abstinence).
(iv) Samjvalana (passion which disturbs perfect conduct).
(v) Nokashaya (quasi passions, such as, laughter, liking, disliking etc.
Q. 151. How many kinds of recklessness (Pramada) are there ?
Pramada is of fifteen kinds:
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