Panchindiya Sutra
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Guru Sthäpanä:-
Generally, Sämäyika is performed in the presence of a Guru or an ascetic. However, in their absence, one places a religious book in the front to symbolize the presence of a Guru and place rosary (Navakar vali) consist of 108 beads on the top of religious book.
PANCHINDIYA-SAMVARANO,
TAHA NAVA-VIHA-BAMBHACHERA-GUTTIDHARO,
CHAUVIHA-KASÄYA-MUKKO,
IA ATTHÄRASA-GUNEHIM SANJUTTO...1
PANCHA-MAHAVVAYA-JUTTO,
PANCHA-VIHÄYÄRA-PÄLANA-SAMATTHO.
PANCHA-SAMIO TIGUTTO,
CHHATTISA-GUNO GURU MAJJHA…….2
A Guru Possesses the 36 Qualities:
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Control over the Five Senses:
He possesses complete control over the pleasures of touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing senses. These are known as the five Indriya Nishedha.
Observance Nine Stipulations of Celibacy:
He observes celibacy by following its nine stipulations. These steps provide proper protection to the vow of celibacy known as the nine Brahmacharya Väda.
Not looking at a person of the opposite gender with the sense of sensual pleasure
Not thinking of the past sensual pleasures of one’s life
Not staying with a person of another gender
Not talking about a person of the opposite gender with pleasure
Not occupying the seat that was used by a person of the opposite gender for even a short time
Not staying nearby where a couple might be staying
Not consuming intoxicant, such as alcohol or drugs.
Always eating less than one’s hunger
Not decorating the body
Avoidance of the Four Passions:
He completely avoids the four passions: anger, ego, deception and greed, thereby having control over the four Kashäyas.
Adherence to the Five Great Vows:
He completely follows the five great vows: non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possessiveness. This is known as following the five Mahävratas.
Observance of Five Spiritual Codes of Conducts:
Observance of the fivefold spiritual code of conduct: Right Conviction (Samyak Darshan), Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnän), Right Conduct (Samyak Chäritra), Right Austerities (Samyak Tapa), and Vigor (Virya). This is known as following the five Ächäras.
Following of the Five Samitis:
Alertness and care while walking, speaking, accepting anything, placing or replacing any items, and disposing of human waste and other items. This is known as following the five Samitis.
Following the Three Guptis
Constraint of the mind speech and body. This is known as following the three Guptis.
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