Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
by K. C. Lalwani | 1973 | 185,989 words
The English translation of the Bhagavati-sutra which is the fifth Jaina Agama (canonical literature). It is a large encyclopedic work in the form of a dialogue where Mahavira replies to various question. The present form of the Sutra dates to the fifth century A.D. Abhayadeva Suri wrote a vritti (commentary) on the Bhagavati in A.D. 1071. In his J...
Part 1 - Activities of a zealous monk
Q. 103. Bhante! A zealous monk who duly walks, sits, till stretches, who duly picks up and puts down his robes, bowl, blanket and duster, does he indulge in iriyāpathikī activity or sāmparāikī activity?
A. 103. Gautama! Such a monk indulges in iriyāpathikī, not sāmparāikī,
Q. 104. Bhante! What is the reason for this?
A. 104. Gautama! One whose anger, pride, attachment and greed have dropped out indulges in iriyāpathikī activity only. When one acts contrary to the canonical texts, does he indulge in sāmparāikī activity. But a zealous monk does not do so. Hence I say so.
Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):
(There is no commentary available for this section).