Spiritual Discipline and Practices in Jainism

Author(s): Bhagchandra Jain
Publisher: Z_Vijyanandsuri_Swargarohan_Shatabdi_Granth_012023.pdf

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proceeds with proper care does not contract bondage of karmas by mere injury". Yes, it is true. But there is no inconsistency in this. Even in the case of the person with negligence there is severance of life-principles at least in thought. It has been said thus in the scriptures: "He who has passions causes injury to himself by himself. Whether injury is then caused to other living beings or not, it is immaterial.”
Another point should also be cleared in this context. Jainism is very firm and says that one should not sacrifice animals for the adoration of gods, being dominated by the perverted notion of receiving benediction in return. It is inconceivable how the gods seek satisfaction and serenity from such inhuman deeds which cause unbearable pain to the animals. It must not be obligatory to kill the animals for the entertainment of guests, a pious design by impious means. Any injury whatsoever to the material or conscious vitalities caused Through passionate activity of mind, body, or speech is himsa, assuredly. 54 2. The Satya-vrata
All the other vows are intended to safeguard the Ahimsavrata. Speaking what is not commendable is falseheed (asatya)." Amitagati classifies it into four types, i.e. bhutaninhava (denial of what is), ii) asad-udbhavana (assertion of what is not), iii) arthantara (describing the opposite form), and iv) nindya (reprehensible speech).” Somadeva proposed another division, i.e. i) satya-satya, ii) asatya-satya, iii) satyasatya, and iv) asatyasatya." The five aticaras are given as follows:1. mithyopadesa (perverted teaching), 2. rahobhyaknyana (divulging what is done in secret), 3. kutaleknakriya (forgery), It means preparing false records prompted by others in order to cheat others. 4. nyasapahara (misappropriation). It means taking for oneself gold and other things entrusted to one's care by another. and 5. sakaramantrabheda (proclaiming other's thoughts). This vow can be strengtheded by giving up anger, greed, cowardice or fearfulness, and jest, and speaking harmlessly. (krodha - lobha - bhirutva -hasya - pratyakhyana - anuvicibhasana)." 3. The asteya - vrata
Asteya means not taking the property of others whether pledged or dropped or forgotten unless it has been given.59 It is connected with the sacitta and acitta objects. The aticaras of the vow are : 1. stena-prayoga (prompting another to steal), 2. stena-ahrtadana (receiving stolen things).
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