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TATTVĀRTHA SŪTRA: STOPPAGE AND SEPARATION: 157
Pulāka' is one who is imperfect in both the primary and the secondary qualities but is steadfast in his belief in the preachings of the prophets;
• 'Bakuśa' is one who observes the vows bodily and apparantly but not attitudinally as he is given to acquisition of super-natural powers, fame, comforts, and, hence, has a flawed conduct;
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• 'Kuśīla' is the one with flawed righteousness, in secondary qualities only, either due to sensual inclinations or minor passional ones; one with minimal attachment, and One, who is on the verge of perfection, is 'Nirgrantha' and the perfect soul who has attained omniscience is called 'Snātaka'. (48)
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Samiyamaśrutapratisevanātīrthalingalesyopapātasthā navikalpataha sãdhyāḥ || 49 ||
The special consideration of any Nirgrantha is based on his type of renunciation, scriptural knowledge, violation of vows, adherence to the order of the Lord Prophet, monastic appearance, spiritual hues, sudden manifestation (in various heavens) and the stages of renunciation both related to passions as well as to yogas. (49)
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