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4. RENUNCIATION
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They should be performed daily without any break
Observance of Chandrayana Vrita and Krichara Vrita
destroy sins effectively. They serve the purpose of
Prayaschitta for expiating sin. The more the mind-
mirror is cleaned the better it is. Though these cere
monies are not necessary for an advanced Bhakta
yet they are very essential for neophytes.
Sradha, tarpan, observances and gifts on the
occasions of eclipses should not be neglected. Consult
the code of Manu or Yajnavalkya Smriti and you will
get abundant information on this subject. Various
kinds of Prayaschitta destroy various kinds of sin.
If you find it difficult to consult the scriptures, consult
pundits and acharyas and they will guide you. If
you do not observe these rituals, you will be subject
to pratyavaya dosha, the sin of omission. Jaimini lays
great stress on Karmas (Agnihotra, etc.).
Pradosha Vrita, Ekadasi Vrita are observances
that propitiate Lord Siva, and Lord Hari respectively
They should also be observed rigidly.
भवतु निश्चयदादूर्ध्व शास्त्ररक्षणम् ॥ १२ ॥
Sutra 12. Bhavatu Nischayadardhyadoordhwam
Sastrarakshanam.
Let a man protect the scriptural teachings even
after his spiritual realisation becomes well
established.
भवतुः
Bhavatu: let there be; निश्चय दा ढर्थात् ;
Nischaya dardhyat; after realisation becomes firmly
established; ऊर्ध्वम् Oordhwam: after ; शास्त्र रक्षणम् ः
Sastrarakshanam: protection of scriptural teachings.
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They should be performed daily without any break
Observance of Chandrayana Vrita and Krichara Vrita
destroy sins effectively. They serve the purpose of
Prayaschitta for expiating sin. The more the mind-
mirror is cleaned the better it is. Though these cere
monies are not necessary for an advanced Bhakta
yet they are very essential for neophytes.
Sradha, tarpan, observances and gifts on the
occasions of eclipses should not be neglected. Consult
the code of Manu or Yajnavalkya Smriti and you will
get abundant information on this subject. Various
kinds of Prayaschitta destroy various kinds of sin.
If you find it difficult to consult the scriptures, consult
pundits and acharyas and they will guide you. If
you do not observe these rituals, you will be subject
to pratyavaya dosha, the sin of omission. Jaimini lays
great stress on Karmas (Agnihotra, etc.).
Pradosha Vrita, Ekadasi Vrita are observances
that propitiate Lord Siva, and Lord Hari respectively
They should also be observed rigidly.
भवतु निश्चयदादूर्ध्व शास्त्ररक्षणम् ॥ १२ ॥
Sutra 12. Bhavatu Nischayadardhyadoordhwam
Sastrarakshanam.
Let a man protect the scriptural teachings even
after his spiritual realisation becomes well
established.
भवतुः
Bhavatu: let there be; निश्चय दा ढर्थात् ;
Nischaya dardhyat; after realisation becomes firmly
established; ऊर्ध्वम् Oordhwam: after ; शास्त्र रक्षणम् ः
Sastrarakshanam: protection of scriptural teachings.