Spiritual Awakening and other Essays

Author(s): Kamalchand Sogani
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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undecided regarding his habitation like a bird; and if, by his sojourn in the forests or at the peak of mountains, he is troubled by cold breeze, or by frozen ice, or by blasting hot wind, even then if he remains steadfast in his spiritual pursuit, he is called the conqueror of cold and heat Parișahas.
The saint who subjugates the feeling of ennui, which may be caused by the control of senses, by certain ills and maladies, by the behaviour of vicious persons, and by other formidable difficulties of ascetic life, is understood to subdue ennui Parișaha.
In leaving one place for another according to the prescribed rules of ascetic discipline, if the saint bears hardships owing to sharp pointed pebbles and thorns lying on the path, he is said to have got over walking Parişaha.
The saint who keeps an attitude of indifference towards reviles and remonstrations, and remains mentally undisturbed by them, overcomes abuse Parişaha.
In spite of being invaded by a number of diseases, the saint who conquers disease Parişaha endures them with fortitude without the neglect of his daily duties.
If the saint is not disturbed or attracted by the disrespectful or respectful attitude of the persons around him, he has overcome respect Parişaha. By not allowing himself to be puffed up with pride of knowledge, the saint attains the designation of the conqueror of the conceit of knowledge Parişaha. Distinction between Parisahas and Austerities:
The distinction between Parişahas and austerities consists in the fact that the former occur against the will of the saint, who endures them or rather turns them to good
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Spiritual Awakening (Samyagdarśana) and Other Essays