Group activity
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [116](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/511/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-115) Gātha 115 The body of the ascetic vanishes when, in time, it...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [115](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/510/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-114) Gātha 114 In this world, the ascetic vanquishes his natural...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [114](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/509/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-113) Gātha 113 What happiness can the men, swayed by the strong wind...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [113](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/508/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-112) Gātha 112 The ‘pure-soul’ (paramātmā), the Lord of...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [112](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/506/atmanusasana-–-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-guṇabhadra-ca-818–900-ad-111) Gātha 111 This human mode-of-existence – manuṣya paryāya – is...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [111]Note 1: EXPLANATORY NOTE Ācārya Pūjyapāda’s Iṣṭopadeśa, gātha 26: The soul that entertains infatuation for the outside objects gets into bondage of karmas and the soul that entertains no such infatuation is freed...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [111](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/505/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-110) Gātha 110 O worthy soul! Establish yourself in the thought,...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [110](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/502/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-109) Gātha 109 It is a wonder that the young celibate throws up for...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [109]Note 1: The ‘kuḍīpraveśa kriyā’ is a system of cleansing the body in Āyurveda. The ‘kuḍī’ is a specially made hut where the patient, who has withdrawn from all sinful activities, is treated for several days with specially...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [108]Note 1: EXPLANATORY NOTE Ācārya Samantabhadra in Yuktyanuśāsanam also mentions that the unparalleled Doctrine expounded by Lord Jina comprises these four: compassion (dayā), self-restraint (dama), renunciation (tyāga),...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [109](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/501/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-108) Gātha 108 On acquisition of discriminatory-knowledge...
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The ‘kuḍīpraveśa kriyā’ is a system of cleansing the body in Āyurveda. The ‘kuḍī’ is a specially made hut where the patient, who has withdrawn from all sinful activities, is treated for several days with specially...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [108](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/500/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-107) Gātha 107 O worthy soul! With a clear mind, make efforts to...
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Ācārya Samantabhadra in Yuktyanuśāsanam also mentions that the unparalleled Doctrine expounded by Lord Jina comprises these four:
compassion (dayā), self-restraint (dama), renunciation (tyāga),...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [107](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/499/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-106) Gātha 106 O worthy soul! As fruits of your actions, based on...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [106](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/498/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-105) Gātha 105 The inclination of the man toward his body, from its...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [105](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/497/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-104) Gātha 104 The fool gets to grief in leaving wealth. The...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [104](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/496/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-103) Gātha 103 Is it any wonder that noble men get detached from...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [103](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/495/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-102) Gātha 102 One wise man, considering the sense-pleasures...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [102](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/490/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-101) Gātha 101 It is a pity that even those who consider themselves...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [101]Note 2: ‘andhaka-vartakīya’ – A blind man spreads his hands and, by chance, catches a sparrow.
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [101]Note 1: ‘ajākṛpāṇīya’ – A man took a she-goat for killing but could not find a knife. The she-goat started digging the surrounding earth and, by chance, a knife was found there. The she-goat was killed.
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [97]Note 2: TECHNICAL TERM: Sarvajña. Those who directly know every substance from every angle and whose knowledge is all pervading. Sarvajña is one of the 7 qualities prescribed for the propagators of...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [97]Note 1: Ikṣvāku. Cf. ‘Saṁvara [part 2069]’ ĀDĪŚVARACARITRA https://www.facebook.com/groups/692614454130155/permalink/1717991078259149.
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [101](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/489/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-100) Gātha 100 O noble man! Before your present life, marked by...
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‘ajākṛpāṇīya’ – A man took a she-goat for killing but could not find a knife. The she-goat started digging the surrounding earth and, by chance, a knife was found there. The she-goat was killed.
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‘andhaka-vartakīya’ – A blind man spreads his hands and, by chance, catches a sparrow.
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [100](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/488/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-99) Gātha 99 During the course of pregnancy, the living being,...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [99](← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/487/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-98) Gātha 98 O worthy soul! No point narrating in detail the nature...
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Ācārya Pūjyapāda’s Iṣṭopadeśa, gātha 26:
The soul that entertains infatuation for the outside objects gets into bondage of karmas and the soul that entertains no such infatuation is freed...