Third, I beg forgiveness from all Ganadhars, and past and present Ächäryas, Upädhyäys and
Sädhu-Sädhvis. The Ganadhars possess 52 virtues, Ächäryas possess 36 virtues33, Upädhyäys
possess 25 virtues34, and Sädhus possess 27 virtues.
We are truly indebted to our Ganadhars, Ächäryas, Upädhyäys and Sädhus who know the essence of the scriptures and are well-versed in them. They are on the path of salvation, and they guide others per the teachings of Tirthankars. They are like a wish-fulfilling gem, ornamental to the Jain religion.
They are followers of the 5 great vows of non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and nonpossession. They practice 5 Samitis that lay down ways and methods of carrying out essential activities of life, and 3 Gupties pertaining to control of mind, speech, and body. They have innate affection for all six types of living beings (Earth, water, fire, air, vegetation and mobile (tras)). They are free from 7 types of fears and 8 types of egos. They practice absolute celibacy strictly following the 9 guidelines. They practice the 10 fold religion of the monks. They practice 12 types of austerities, and 17 types of restraints (Samyam) . They are overcome all 22 types of adversities (Parishah) , and are embedded with attributes of the monks. They accept food free from all violations. They avoid indulging in the 52 types of misdoing. They have abandoned the use of animate things and use only inanimate things. They have abandoned the wealth and passions and the worldly attachments. They are oceans of equanimity and are full of sympathy, and virtues.
You dwell in villages, townships, cities, forests and places like that, and I, a sinner, humble servant, virtue-less, am sitting here! If I have indulged in any lapses pertaining to your knowledge, perception, character and austerities, or if have been instrumental of any disrespect, ill-behavior, ill worship or offense, then with folded hands, shunning pride, and bowed head, I repeatedly beg for your forgiveness. TASSA MICHCHHÄ MI DUKKADAM.
We are truly indebted to our Ganadhars, Ächäryas, Upädhyäys and Sädhus who know the essence of the scriptures and are well-versed in them. They are on the path of salvation, and they guide others per the teachings of Tirthankars. They are like a wish-fulfilling gem, ornamental to the Jain religion.
They are followers of the 5 great vows of non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and nonpossession. They practice 5 Samitis that lay down ways and methods of carrying out essential activities of life, and 3 Gupties pertaining to control of mind, speech, and body. They have innate affection for all six types of living beings (Earth, water, fire, air, vegetation and mobile (tras)). They are free from 7 types of fears and 8 types of egos. They practice absolute celibacy strictly following the 9 guidelines. They practice the 10 fold religion of the monks. They practice 12 types of austerities, and 17 types of restraints (Samyam) . They are overcome all 22 types of adversities (Parishah) , and are embedded with attributes of the monks. They accept food free from all violations. They avoid indulging in the 52 types of misdoing. They have abandoned the use of animate things and use only inanimate things. They have abandoned the wealth and passions and the worldly attachments. They are oceans of equanimity and are full of sympathy, and virtues.
You dwell in villages, townships, cities, forests and places like that, and I, a sinner, humble servant, virtue-less, am sitting here! If I have indulged in any lapses pertaining to your knowledge, perception, character and austerities, or if have been instrumental of any disrespect, ill-behavior, ill worship or offense, then with folded hands, shunning pride, and bowed head, I repeatedly beg for your forgiveness. TASSA MICHCHHÄ MI DUKKADAM.
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