Unknown Pilgrims

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

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Contents
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the kamandalu: a gourd a) Vasatikāsthāna: The dwelling place b) Āryikāsargha: The community of Āryikås c) Śtrimukti-niședha: The exclusion of woman from
Liberation
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B - Dikṣā-vidhi: The rite of Consecration
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C - Aryikā-caryās: Observances practised by the Aryikās 660 a) Āvaśyaka-vidhi: The rite of duties
661 b) Svādhayāya-vidhi: The rite in regard to Scripture- study
667 c) Āhāra-vidhi: The rite in regard to meal
668 d) Rātriyoga: Enclosure at nightfall
672 e) Prāyaścittas: Expiations
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D - Triloka Sodha Samsthāna: The Institute of Cosmographical Research
a) Why Hastināpura? b) Jambūdvipa, Meruparvata: Jambů Island,
Mount Meru c) Vira Jñānodaya Granthamālā: The "Mahāvira"
series books for the increase of knowledge
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E - Āryikā Śri Jõānamati Mātāji
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Chapter 8. Cintās: Reflections
a) Praśnas: Some questions b) Āśās: Hopes in anticipation of a renewal c) Ratnas: The jewels
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PART IV COSMIC AND PURIFICATORY RITE
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Introduction 1. The rite : The specifically cosmic character
The purifying effect
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2. The internal harmony of the āvaśyakas
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