Book Title: Tattvartha Sutra That Which Is
Author(s): Vinod Kapashi
Publisher: Vinod Kapashi

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________________ Tattvartha Sutra Tattvartha Sutra who has no consideration for other life. Definition of falsehood-- The second bhavana isBeing happy on seeing someone who is more knowledgeable and virtuous than oneself. This also helps to remove feelings of jealousy and hatred. ASADBHIDHANMNRUTAM 7-9 = To say asad i.e. anything untrue or without foundation is a falsehood. The third bhavana is the compassion on seeing someone in pain. This pain could be the pain of poverty, or could be due to disease and other problems. Having an understanding mind and feeling compassion helps one to achieve the steadiness of mind needed in the observance of the five basic vows. Definition of stealing-- ADATTADANAM STEYAM 7-10 = Taking anything which is not given (adatta) is stealing. One of the sins-- The fourth bhavana- is one of neutrality and nonjudgement. There are instances when you may not meet pious people or those in pain, but you could meet someone who is instead arrogant or impolite. When this happens, one should not judge them but have a feeling of neutrality. Having a neutral attitude is not a weakness or a negative aspect, as this bhavana helps to conquer ego and anger MAITHUNAMABRHMA 7-11 = The act of copulation is sinful. Definition of possessiveness-- Definition of violence-- MORCHHAPARIGRAHH 7-12 = Attachment is possessiveness. (Attachment in possession is worst then the possession itself.) PRAMATTAYOGAT PRANVYAPRONAM HIMSA 7-8 = The act of killing out of carelessness or passion is an act of violence. This is worth bearing in mind at all times. This section describes what is meant by violence. Violence can result from carelessness or negligence. And it can result from an attachment or an aversion, by a person NIH SHALYO VRATI 7-13 = The observer of vows must be free of shalya, which means: he must be free of (three things namely) hypocrisy, a desire to consume excessively and a lack of faith in the eternal truth. 46

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