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Manual of Kayotsarga
Muni Shri Dulaharajji 1. The synonyms of Kāyā' (body) are thirteen :
Kāyā, Sharirā, Deha, Bondi, chāyā, upchāyā, Sanghatā, Ucchraya, Samuchhaya, Kalevara, Bhastra, Tanu and Pānu.
2. The synonyms of Utsarga are eleven :
Utsarga, Vyutsarga, Ujhana, Avakirana, Chardana, Viveka, Varjana, Tyajana, Unmochana, Parishatana and Shatana.
3. Utsarga is of two kinds - Ceștā and Abhibhava. To do Kāyotsarga after performing the activities of begging etc. is called Ceștā Kāyotsarga and to do Kāyotsarga just as to bear the strifes and tribulations which confront one at the time of Sādhanā is called Abhibhava Kāyotsarga.
4. The disciple questioned-My Lord; it is improper to pride even in minor instances and as such how can it be considered proper to pride in Käyotsarga ? Through arrogance and pride one can capture the city of one's opponent. But even in this case, pride is considered as trifle. Likewise to foster pride in Kāyotsarga is improper.
5. Ācārya replied—Vatsa; Fear is a part of delusion. One should engage in Kāyotsarga just to overcome fear but not to get rid of the outer circumstances which generate fear. There are three main outer circumstances which cause fear-(1) Deva-gods, (2) Man and (3) Beasts. Kāyotsarga is not meant to subjugate these but to annihilate the roots of fear. I recommend Abhibhava Kāyotsarga for this purpose.
6. In the battle-field, one challenges and defeats one's enemy. Likewise in the act of Kāyotsarga, if one challenges others, it can be considered as a defeat. But in the absence of a challenge, there is no question of any defeat.
7. The eight-fold Karmas are the real enemies of self. Monks have entirely engaged themselves in eradicating them through penance and self-control.
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