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The seventh Uddeshak states that a Sadhu should not initiate a woman and a Sadhvi should not initiate a man. If a woman in a place where there is no Sadhvi nearby feels a desire for renunciation, then she can be initiated on the condition that she will be entrusted to a Sadhvi as soon as possible. Similarly, a Sadhvi can also initiate a man. It is not considered appropriate for Shramanis to wander in places where thieves, rogues, or wicked people are prevalent, as there is a fear of theft of clothes and other belongings, and violation of vows. There is no such restriction for Shramans. If a Shraman has a feud with another Shraman who resides in a dangerous place (a place inhabited by thieves, etc.), then he should go there and apologize to him, but not while staying in his own place. However, a Shramani can apologize from her own place. It is not considered appropriate for Sadhus and Sadhvis to wander freely without the control of the Acharya and Upadhyaya. The eighth Uddeshak highlights that a Sadhu should bring bedding and other necessities that can be carried in one hand, and should be brought from a distance that can be covered in three days. For a bound Nirgranth, it is considered appropriate to bring necessities from a distance that can be covered in five days, if needed. The following equipment is considered appropriate for a Sthavir: Danda, Bhand, Chatra, Matrika, Lasthik (pillow or cushion to be kept behind the back), a cushion for meditation, Chel (cloth), Chel-Chilimilika (cloth curtain), Charm, Charmkosh (leather bag), Charm-Palich (piece of leather for wrapping). Those items that cannot be carried along can be kept at the home of a householder near the Upashraya and used from time to time. If there are many Shramans in a place, and one of them forgets an item at a householder's place, and another Shraman goes there, then the householder should tell the Shraman that this item belongs to a saint of your community. The saint should then take the item and return to his own place and give it to the one who owns it. If the item does not belong to any saint, then he should neither use it himself nor give it to others to use, but should abandon it in a harmless place. If the Shraman has already left from there, then he should search for him and deliver it to him personally. If his exact whereabouts are not known, then he should leave it in a secluded place. While discussing Pahar, it is mentioned that one who eats eight morsels is called Alp-Yahari, one who eats twelve morsels is called Aparthavmaudrik, one who eats sixteen morsels is called Dvibhagaprapt, one who eats twenty-four morsels is called Praptavamoudrik, one who eats thirty-two morsels is called Pramanopetatari, and one who eats one morsel less than thirty-two is called Avamoudrik. The ninth Uddeshak states that if a Shramatar has ownership or some right over food, then that food is not acceptable for Shramans and Shramanis. It also mentions the Bhikshu-Pratimans, which we have already discussed in the description of the Dasha-Shruta-Skandha. The tenth Uddeshak describes the form of Yavamdhyachandra-Pratima or Vanamdhyachandra-Pratima, stating that one which is thick in the middle like a barley grain and thin on both sides is called Yavamdhyachandra-Pratima. One which is thin in the middle like a forest and thick on both sides is called Vajramdhyachandra-Pratima. The holder of Yavamdhyachandra-Pratima is called Vamdhyachandra-Pratima. One who is like a forest [ 58 ]| SR No. | 003494 |
| Book Title | Agam 26 Chhed 03 Vyavahara Sutra Stahanakvasi |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Madhukarmuni, Kanhaiyalal Maharaj, Trilokmuni, Devendramuni, Ratanmuni |
| Publisher | Agam Prakashan Samiti |
| Publication Year | 1982 |
| Total Pages | 287 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Classification | Book_Devnagari |
| File Size | 7 MB |