अनिष्टाश्च त्यजेत्सर्वा
By पं. कैलाशचन्द शास्त्री
Summary
The text discusses rules of conduct for disciples in the presence of gurus and within Jain temples. It emphasizes that a disciple should avoid all improper and forbidden actions before their guru, comparing this decorum to that expected before a king. Specific prohibited behaviors include spitting, sleeping, yawning, stretching the body, lying, joking, laughing, extending legs, finding faults, clapping, making sounds, and engaging in bodily adjustments or modifications. The core principle is that one should never disturb or corrupt the guru's mind. Additionally, the text prescribes conduct within a Jain temple (Jinagriha). It states that one must abandon four types of activities: laughter, playful or amorous gestures (vilasa), unpleasant or false stories (duhkatha), and quarrels (kali). Furthermore, sleeping, spitting, and the four kinds of food intake are also forbidden within the temple premises. The instructions are drawn from scriptural sources, with references provided to verses 2.47 and 6.14 of the Sadhaka Dharma, and the commentary is attributed to Pandit Kailashchandra Shastri. The overall message underscores the importance of maintaining physical and mental discipline, respect, and purity in sacred spaces and in the presence of spiritual teachers.
Conclusion
The document's implications center on the strict behavioral code prescribed for disciples in the presence of gurus and within Jain temples. The outcomes emphasize the necessity of eliminating all actions deemed unnatural, prohibited by scripture, or disrespectful, such as spitting, sleeping, yawning, lying, joking, or engaging in conflict. By mandating the avoidance of laughter, amorous gestures, frivolous talk, and the four types of food intake within the temple, the text establishes a framework for maintaining purity and reverence. This discipline ensures that the disciple’s mind remains uncorrupted and that the sacred space is preserved for spiritual focus. Ultimately, the adherence to these rules fosters a relationship of utmost respect between guru and disciple, reinforcing the authority of the guru akin to a king, and upholding the sanctity of religious practice.