Unknown Pilgrims

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

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a) Iryā: The ascetic on the road b) Eşaņā: The search for a lodging clothing, bowls c) Jana-samparka: Relationships with those around
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B - Paryuşāņā: The place of retreat
a) Avagraha-kşetra: Spatial limits of the area of
residence b) Bhikṣā-caryā: The search for food c) The aștasükşmas: The eight categories of
minute beings d) Keśa-luñcana: The pulling out of the hair e) Kșamā-yācană: The request for pardon
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C - Viśvamitrās: Friends to all
a) Pravacanas: Teachings on the dharma b) Dharma-granthas: Religious works c) Mahilăsaṁghas: Women's associations
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Chapter 5. Antima Suddhi: The final purification
An unavoidable halt by the way: The ātman
withdraws from the bodily sheath A - Roga: Illness B - Vrddhāvasthā: Old age C - Mahāprasthāna: The Great Departure
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Chapter 6. Sugandha: Sweet fragrance
571 A - Punya Jivana Jyoti: The radiant life of Sãdhvi Punya Śri 575 B - Jaina Kokilā: The Jaina cuckoo, Sadhvi Vicakṣaṇa Sri 584 C - Tapasvini Sadhvi Candrayaśā Śri: Zeal for tapas 597 D - Ujjvala Vāņi: The pravacanas of Mahāsati Sri Ujjvalakumari
600 E - Ratna Raśmi: The extraordinary fast of Sãdhvi Śri Ratnavati
609 F - Satsanga: In holy company
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Chapter 7. Āryikas The Digambara Sadhvis
A small minority leads a life of absolute aparigraha A - They are recognizable by these three signs:
the śvetavastra: a while garment the picchikā: a small broom made of peacock-feathers