Unknown Pilgrims

Author(s): N Shanta
Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications Delhi

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The Unknown Pilgrims
the passion-less, the desire-less The major Sūtras The various communities
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2. An existential approach
Coolness and burning heat Fragrant blossoms on the way A unique collaboration
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3. The voice of the Sadhvis
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Chapter 1. The anagåris: The home-less ones
Who are they, these perpetual pilgrims? Whence do they come? Where do they lodge during their halt?
A - They are recognized by these two signs:
the śvetavastra: a white clothing the rajoharaṇa: a small broom made of white wool
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B - Caturvidhasaṁgha: The fourfold community
a) The sampradayas: The sects b) The gacchas: The major groupings
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C - The Sramanisamgaha: The community of Sadhvis D - Region and family background E - Family circumstances F - Upāśraya: The refuge
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Chapter 2. Dikşa: Consecration
The choice, once for all of vairāgya and
entrance into the Sramaņisarngha A - Vairāgya: Indifference towards wordly life
a) The motives b) The implications c) Conditions for admission into the saṁgha
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B - The vairāgini: The renunciate
a) The teaching of the guruņi b) The study of the Daśavaikälika-sutra
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