Book Title: Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 4
Author(s): Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker
Publisher: Parimal Publication

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________________ Jinabhadra Gani's [The Boţika Then, once in course of his lecture on Jinakalpikas", the Acārya said: :274: Jinakappiya ya duvihā pāṇipāyā padiggahadharā ya | Pāuraṇamapāuraņā ikkiks te bhave duvihā (1) Duga tiga caukka panagam nava dasa ekāraseva bārasangam | Ed attha vigappa jinakappe honti uvahissa. (2) [There are two types of Jinakalpikas (1) One of these having their hands (to be used) as a vessel, and (2) the other of those who actually possess vessels of alms. Each one of these is again of two types :-(1) Those (covering their bodies) with garments, and (2) Those (going) without garments. A jinakalpika has an upadhi (a combination of articles) of two, three, four, five, nine, ten, and twelve varieties, (serviceable in the performance of his religious duties)] There are some ascetics who have only two upadhis: viz. a Rajoharana (a wollen chowry and a mukhavastrikā (a piece of cloth folded to be kept before the mouth). With an addition " 3. Jinakalpikas are a variety of Jaina Sadhus who were strictly undergoing the principles of religious practices followed by the Tirthankaras irrespective of bodily discomforts and hardships. Before adopting these rigid religious practices, a Jinakalpi sādhu is required to undergo the following five tests-viz. (1) With regard to knowledge, he must have a thorough knowledge of at least nine-parvas from the beginning to the end, and also to repeat them from the end to the beginning. (2) With regard to austerities, he must have the strength to observe fasting lasting from one to several days at a time, and upto six months duration at a time, without any resulting weakness. (3) With regard to mental courage, he must remain in Kayotsarga in deserted depilitated buildings, public squares, burning places (for dead bodies) etc. and be undaunted by several difficult sufferings and hardships. (4) He should think that he is alone, none else is his companion, and (5) With regard to bodily strength, he must balance his entire body on his toe. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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