Treatise on Jainism

Author(s): Jayantibhai S Sanghvi
Publisher: S J Sanghvi

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A Treatise on Jainism
(E) 22 Sufferings. For the sake of nonfalling-off from the Path of Liberation, and for the shedding of Karmic matter, whatever sufferings are undergone calmly and with religious renunciation are called the Suffer. ings (Parishaha). They are :-- (1) Hunger, (2) Thirst, (3) Cold, (4) Heat, (5) Troubles from insect-bites; mosquitoes, etc., (6) Nakedness. To bear calmly the troubles of climate, unpopularity, etc., due to the vow of absolute possessionlessness, i.e. nakedness, (7) Ennui, dissatisfaction, languor, (8) Women. Resisting temptations from and desire for women, (9) Walking too much, not to feel the fatigue, but to bear it calmly, (10) Continuous sitting in one posture; not to disturb the posture of meditation, even if there is danger from lion, snakes, etc., etc., (11) Sleeping. Resting on the hard earth, (12) Abuse, (13) Beating, (14) Begging. To resist the temptation of begging even when there is great need of protection of body, mind, etc., (15) Failure to get alms, (16) Disease, (17) Contact with thorny shrubs, etc., (18) Dirt. Discomfort from dust, etc., (19) Respect or disrespect by admirers or enemies, (20) To resist conceit of knowledge;