Aagam Manjusha 36 Chheyasuttam Mool 03 Vavahaaro

This document is the Jain text "Aagam Manjusha 36 Chheyasuttam Mool 03 Vavahaaro" (also transliterated as Vavahaaro, Vyavahaara). It is presented as an online resource, "On Line - Aagam Manjusha," by Muni Deepratnasagar.

Here's a summary of the provided pages, focusing on the content and context:

Introduction and Context (Pages 1-2):

• Title and Authorship: The book is titled "Aagam Manjusha 36 Chheyasuttam Mool 03 Vavahaaro." It is compiled and presented by Muni Deepratnasagar. The original editing of "Aagam Manjusha" occurred 70 years prior, in Veer Samvat 2468 / Vikram Samvat 1998 / 1942 CE, by the revered Āgamoddhāraka Āchārya Shri Ānandsāgarsuriji.
• Online Presentation: This version is presented online in 2012 CE / Vikram Samvat 2068 / Veer Samvat 2538, with some useful modifications.
• Modifications from Original Edition: The presenter notes some differences from the original "Aagam Manjusha":
  • Āvashyak Sutra (Aagam-40): Includes not only the root sutras but also the Niyukti (commentary/explanation).
  • Jitkalpa Sutra (Aagam-38): Includes not only the root sutras but also the Bhashya (commentary).
  • Jitkalpa Sutra (Aagam-38) - Alternative: The alternative sutra, "Panchakalpa," and its Bhashya are included.
  • Ogha Niyukti (Aagam-41) - Alternative: The alternative Agam, "Pindan-yukti," is included, though its printing location has changed.
  • Kalpa (Bārsa) Sutra: This was also included in the original "Aagam Manjusha."
• Contact Information: Muni Deepratnasagar's address and contact details are provided.

Content of Vavahaaro (Vyavahaara) Sutra (Pages 3-14):

The subsequent pages contain the text of the Vyavahaara Sutra, written in Prakrit. While a full translation of all the complex rules and regulations is beyond the scope of a summary, the general themes covered include:

• Rules of Conduct for Monks (Bhikkhus): The majority of the text consists of specific rules and regulations governing the behavior, penance, and disciplinary actions for monks.
• Periods of Purification/Penance (Parihāra-sthāna): A significant portion deals with prescribed periods of seclusion, fasting, or other forms of penance for monks who have committed certain transgressions. These are often measured in months (e.g., one month, two months, up to six months).
• Confession and Expiation (Āloeyā, Paḍikamejjā, Chheya-parihāra): The text details the procedures for confessing faults, repenting, and undergoing expiation or disciplinary measures. It specifies whom to confess to (e.g., teachers, senior monks, fellow monks).
• Types of Monks and Their Qualifications: Various categories of monks are mentioned, distinguished by their experience, knowledge, and conduct (e.g., āchārya, upādhyāya, gaṇadhara, gaṇāvacchedaka, pavartinī). Their eligibility for teaching, leading, or performing specific duties is outlined based on these qualifications.
• Rules Regarding Companionship and Residence: Rules are given about monks living together, traveling together, and residing in specific locations.
• Prohibitions and Permitted Actions: The sutra details what is forbidden (e.g., touching certain objects, accepting certain types of food, moving without permission) and what is permitted.
• Specific Offenses and Their Penalties: Various offenses are mentioned, such as associating with those outside the monastic order, engaging in improper conduct, or failing to follow the prescribed rules. The corresponding penalties or purification processes are described.
• Rules for Illness and Support: Procedures for monks who become ill are discussed, including how they should be cared for and what support they can receive.
• Specific Details:
  • Page 3-4: Discusses penance periods for monks based on the duration of their transgression and confession. It also touches upon actions like confession, repentance, and seeking guidance from elders.
  • Page 5-6: Continues discussions on confession, expiation, and the qualifications needed for different monastic roles (acharya, upadhyaya). It also outlines rules about interacting with those outside the faith or those who have strayed.
  • Page 7-8: Further details on monastic roles, qualifications, and conduct, including rules about seasons for travel and residence, accepting alms, and interactions between monks and nuns. It also mentions various types of conduct and qualifications like "āgama-dhara," "suta-dhara," and "paryāya-dhara."
  • Page 9-10: Discusses more rules for monks and nuns, including interactions, travel, and acceptance of alms. It also introduces concepts like "upasarga" (calamities) and "prayaśchitta" (penance).
  • Page 11-12: Continues with rules related to monastic conduct, possessions, acceptance of alms (pinda), and the concept of "upadhana" (acceptance or rejection of offerings). It also details different stages of monastic practice and the qualifications for teaching or leading.
  • Page 13-14: Concludes the section with rules regarding monastic conduct, the interpretation and application of scriptures (Agam, Sutra, Ānā, Dhāranā, Jīva), classifications of people, and different types of monastic duties and qualifications. It also mentions the importance of adhering to the teachings and the different levels of monastic life.

In essence, the "Vyavahaara Sutra" as presented here provides a detailed code of conduct, disciplinary measures, and guidelines for the ascetic life within Jainism, covering a wide range of scenarios and behaviors for monks and nuns. The online presentation aims to make this important text accessible.