There are several stories mentioned in the sutra.One whole ang is all about stories,viz.gnata dharma katha.all stories have a profound meaning in depth if one understand correctly with links.One of them is in suyagadang sutra is of a conference of philosophers,of vedanta,vaisheshik,mimamsa,sankhya,ect.After having explained their philosophies,criticized each others,they asked nirgranth to explain his.As there was no electricity during those times ,the light was produced by burning coals.Nirgranth asked each of them to hold the burning coals in their respective palms without resorting to jugglery,tricks,or ashtaang vidhya.All of them refused to do so,they were asked the reason for refusal,they said it will burn their hands,so what if it burns?the answer was it will cause pain!So my philosophy is not to cause pain to any living beings,AHIMSA PARAMO DHARMA!
These three are common to all living beings.What is important is samyak gyan ,darshan,charitra.Question answers sessions between gautam swami and mahaveer swami is in detail in bhagawati sutra and it is also known as vivah pannati.
The one who perceives anger, perceives pride, the one who perceives pride perceives deceit, the one who perceives deceit perceives greed, the one who perceives greed perceives attachment, the one who perceives attachment perceives aversion, the one who perceives aversion perceives desire, the one who perceives desire perceives womb(root), the one who perceives womb perceives birth, the one who perceives birth perceives death, the one who perceives death perceives hell, the one who perceives hell perceives animal existence, the one who perceives animal existence perceives pain and misery. The wise ones go beyond. Acharang sutra 3rd chapter, Sheeth ushniyam(hot and cold).
Samayik: the etymological meaning coming from the word samay(absolute time), refer to earlier comments. Samayik in short is a state of being in equanimity in the general(vyavahar) sense. In absolute sense it means cessation of activity of mind(including thought), speech and body, even if it is of a short duration. Note it is practical if one understands, comprehends, and applies it. For that one has to know the meanings of the sixth lesson of samayik sutra in the right perspective(not traditional). Also one should inquire can one be in a state of samayik without the dhosh(defects) of mind, speech and body as pointed out. It becomes impractical when one does not understand the meaning of the words in the sutra. Continued....
It was this samayik which bhagawan mahavir told as invaluable of punya shravak even if it is for a short duration(antar muhartha). In uttaradhyan sutra 29th chapter the question is asked 'what does a jeev benefit from samayik?' The answer is very clear. Results in (perfect) ATTENTION(savajja) of mind speech and body(jog) and remains(virahi) in a state of knowing or awareness(jaanaayi). Now how to be in this state of awareness, can be possible only if one comprehends the meaning of words of sutra in the right perspective. If one understands, comprehends, applies, it will result in nirvikalp avasta(state of being) and can be practically demonstrated. More in next....
Uttaradhyan sutra 26th chapter,verse 32&33,describes six reasons for consuming food. Veyana is sensation not pain,vaiyavach,is service to oneself and others,iriya is for movements,saiyam is to observe restraint,panavattiya is to protect ones life,here pran includes the ten pran,which are the five senses,mind ,speech,body,inhalation,exhalation,life duration,(ayush),so it includes such food which will not result in deficiency of nutrients,or harm the ten pran,and most important,dharma chintan,means anupeha,attentiveness,carefulness,vigilance,awareness,awakened state of being.Now PONDER......The next verse describes when one should not consume food.
is it true that when we are not consuming food and water we are still consuming ether (aakaash)by default ..thus making consumption an on going process...
The six reasons when one should not consume food.First is when one is sick or in disease,when one eats when sick one is feeding the disease and not the body,second is during natural calamities,third to observe celibacy,fourth out of compassion for living beings,fifth to observe penance,and sixth is when one has to abandon the body(salekhana santhara).
which is ur most favourite story abt mahaveer
ReplyDeleteThere are several stories mentioned in the sutra.One whole ang is all about stories,viz.gnata dharma katha.all stories have a profound meaning in depth if one understand correctly with links.One of them is in suyagadang sutra is of a conference of philosophers,of vedanta,vaisheshik,mimamsa,sankhya,ect.After having explained their philosophies,criticized each others,they asked nirgranth to explain his.As there was no electricity during those times ,the light was produced by burning coals.Nirgranth asked each of them to hold the burning coals in their respective palms without resorting to jugglery,tricks,or ashtaang vidhya.All of them refused to do so,they were asked the reason for refusal,they said it will burn their hands,so what if it burns?the answer was it will cause pain!So my philosophy is not to cause pain to any living beings,AHIMSA PARAMO DHARMA!
ReplyDeleteplease kindly explain GYAN DARSHAN CHARITRA as told by MAHAVIR
Deleteplz reflect on the question answer sessions between Mahavir and Gautam Swami kindly highlight the important ones n explain.
ReplyDeleteThese three are common to all living beings.What is important is samyak gyan ,darshan,charitra.Question answers sessions between gautam swami and mahaveer swami is in detail in bhagawati sutra and it is also known as vivah pannati.
ReplyDeleteplz. highlight the important aspects of their conversation as explained in vivah pannati.
DeleteThe one who perceives anger, perceives pride, the one who perceives pride perceives deceit, the one who perceives deceit perceives greed, the one who perceives greed perceives attachment, the one who perceives attachment perceives aversion, the one who perceives aversion perceives desire, the one who perceives desire perceives womb(root), the one who perceives womb perceives birth, the one who perceives birth perceives death, the one who perceives death perceives hell, the one who perceives hell perceives animal existence, the one who perceives animal existence perceives pain and misery. The wise ones go beyond. Acharang sutra 3rd chapter, Sheeth ushniyam(hot and cold).
ReplyDeleteCan u explain samayik
ReplyDeleteSamayik: the etymological meaning coming from the word samay(absolute time), refer to earlier comments. Samayik in short is a state of being in equanimity in the general(vyavahar) sense. In absolute sense it means cessation of activity of mind(including thought), speech and body, even if it is of a short duration. Note it is practical if one understands, comprehends, and applies it. For that one has to know the meanings of the sixth lesson of samayik sutra in the right perspective(not traditional). Also one should inquire can one be in a state of samayik without the dhosh(defects) of mind, speech and body as pointed out. It becomes impractical when one does not understand the meaning of the words in the sutra. Continued....
ReplyDeleteIt was this samayik which bhagawan mahavir told as invaluable of punya shravak even if it is for a short duration(antar muhartha). In uttaradhyan sutra 29th chapter the question is asked 'what does a jeev benefit from samayik?' The answer is very clear. Results in (perfect) ATTENTION(savajja) of mind speech and body(jog) and remains(virahi) in a state of knowing or awareness(jaanaayi). Now how to be in this state of awareness, can be possible only if one comprehends the meaning of words of sutra in the right perspective. If one understands, comprehends, applies, it will result in nirvikalp avasta(state of being) and can be practically demonstrated. More in next....
ReplyDeleteSavajja actually means Saavdhan or attention!
ReplyDeleteWhen should one comsume food for the six reasons as explained in Uttaradhyan Sutra? please explain ...
ReplyDeleteUttaradhyan sutra 26th chapter,verse 32&33,describes six reasons for consuming food. Veyana is sensation not pain,vaiyavach,is service to oneself and others,iriya is for movements,saiyam is to observe restraint,panavattiya is to protect ones life,here pran includes the ten pran,which are the five senses,mind ,speech,body,inhalation,exhalation,life duration,(ayush),so it includes such food which will not result in deficiency of nutrients,or harm the ten pran,and most important,dharma chintan,means anupeha,attentiveness,carefulness,vigilance,awareness,awakened state of being.Now PONDER......The next verse describes when one should not consume food.
ReplyDeleteplz continue to discribe ..when should one not consume food ??
ReplyDeleteis it true that when we are not consuming food and water we are still consuming ether (aakaash)by default ..thus making consumption an on going process...
ReplyDeleteThe six reasons when one should not consume food.First is when one is sick or in disease,when one eats when sick one is feeding the disease and not the body,second is during natural calamities,third to observe celibacy,fourth out of compassion for living beings,fifth to observe penance,and sixth is when one has to abandon the body(salekhana santhara).
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