Dashvaikalik sutra ki rachna kiske nimmit hui

The **Vandittu Sutra** (वंदित्तु सूत्र) is the 35th sutra in the Jain Pratikraman ritual, and its name literally means "after bowing/obeisancing" (vandittu = वंदन कर के). It is a comprehensive confession and repentance prayer recited by lay followers (shravaks) to acknowledge and repent for various faults committed while observing the twelve vows of Shravakadharma (the layperson's code of conduct) [1][3]. The sutra covers confession of wrongdoings in several categories, including: - Violations related to right faith, knowledge, conduct, austerity, and energy (the fivefold path) - Faults from external possessiveness (wealth, land) and internal possessiveness (passions) - Wrongdoings from the five sense organs, four passions (kashayas), and attachment/aversion - Violations of the five minor vows (anu-vratas), three merit vows (guna-vratas), and four discipline vows (shiksha-vratas) [1][4] The sutra concludes by emphasizing the importance of pratikramana (repentance), bowing to all 24 Tirthankaras, caityas (temples), and sadhus, and asking forgiveness from all living beings with the famous verse: "Khāmemi savva-jīve, savve jīvā khamantu me" (I forgive all living beings, may all living beings forgive me) [1][3]. The purpose is to purify the soul by confessing faults before the guru with repentance, thereby destroying accumulated karmas [3].

The Dashvaikalik Sutra (Dasavealiyam) is one of the mula sutras of the Svetambara Jains, written by Aryya Sayyambhava, who was fifth in line from Sramana Bhagavan Mahavira, around 429 B.C. [1] The text was composed to help in the spiritual progress of his son, who was destined to die within six months after initiation. [1] Regarding the vritti (commentary) on the Dashvaikalik Sutra, the knowledge base mentions that in the "Savruttik Aagam Sootraani" series, there is a "Dashvaikalik Mool evam Vrutti" (Dashvaikalik Mool and Vritti) published by Vardhaman Jain Agam Mandir Samstha, Palitana in 2017, but the specific author of that vritti is not named in the provided context. [4] Additionally, the context notes that there are two ancient churnis (explanatory works) on the Dashvaikalik Sutra: one by Agastya Simha Sthavir (probable period 3rd or 6th century Vikram) and another by Jindas Mahattar (7th century Vikram). [2] These are the earliest known commentaries, though the specific authorship of a "vritti" as such is not explicitly attributed in the sources provided.

The Dashavaikalik Sutra itself was written by **Arya Shayyambhav** (also spelled Shayyambhava), a Shrut Kevali who became the head of the Jain order in 395 B.V./452 B.C., and he composed it for his son Manak [Source 3]. Regarding commentaries (bhashya) on the Dashavaikalik Sutra, the context mentions several key works: - **Niryukti** — credited to Bhadrabahu II, written during the 5th–6th century of the Vikram era [Source 2] - **Teeka** — written by Acharya Haribhadra Suri during the 8th century of the Vikram era [Source 2] - **Deepika** — written by Samayasundar Gani during the 16th century of the Vikram era [Source 2] - **Churnis** (commentary works) — one by Agastya Simha Sthavir (probable period 3rd or 6th century Vikram) and another by Jindas Mahattar (7th century Vikram) [Source 4] - **Atma-Jnana-Prakashika Teeka** — a Hindi commentary by Acharyashri Atmaram ji M., published in 2003 Vikram/1946 A.D. [Source 4]

The **Uttaradhyayana Sutra** is one of the most important Jain scriptures, often called the "Gita of Jainism" because of its comprehensive teachings on both behavioral and spiritual life [2][3]. It is considered the last precept of Bhagawan Mahavira, and tradition holds that he attained salvation while preaching this very text [2][3]. The scripture is traditionally read and heard on the day of Deepawali, which is celebrated as Mahavira's salvation day [3]. The version we have today, consisting of 36 chapters, was compiled and finalized by Devardhigani Kshamashramana about a thousand years after Mahavira [2]. The Sutra's content covers a wide range of topics. The first four chapters focus on inspiring discipline, self-control, tolerance, and caution in one's behavioral life [2]. It also contains profound spiritual teachings, including a famous dialogue where Gautam Swami asks Lord Mahavir about the fruits of obeisance (vandan). Mahavir replies that the fruits are birth in a noble family, prosperity, and fame [1]. In a more detailed version from the Yog Shastra, the fruits of obeisance are described as loosening the deep bonds of eight karmas, making long-lasting karmas less enduring, weakening intense karmas, and narrowing the range of karmas that cover the soul [1]. The text also explains the four ways of worshiping Jineshwar: Nama (words), Sthapana (picture), Dravya (physical object), and Bhava (feeling) [1].

Gatha 23 of the Uttaradhyayana Sutra is part of a discourse where Lord Mahavira addresses Gautama Swami about the fleeting nature of the human body and the urgency of spiritual vigilance. The verse states: "Your body is weakening, your hairs are turning whitish, your tongue-power, of tasting and speaking is deteriorating. Hence Gautama! be not negligent even for a moment." [2] This is one of a series of verses (Gathas 23–29) that systematically describe the decay of the body—declining strength, whitening hair, and the onset of various diseases—as a reminder of mortality and the need to avoid carelessness (pramada) in spiritual practice. The broader context of this teaching emphasizes that the body is transient, fragile, and subject to decay, as also reflected in the Acharanga Sutra, which describes the body as "fragile and decay characterise it. It is transient, mortal and mutable." [4] The message is a call to break attachments (sneha) and renounce worldly bonds, just as an autumn lotus does not cling to water. [2] The underlying purpose is to inspire earnest effort toward spiritual purification and liberation, rather than complacency in the face of inevitable physical decline.

The Visahara Phulinga (also spelled Visahar Fullinga) mantra is a protective Jain hymn associated with Lord Parshvanatha. The core mantra is: **"Namiuna Pāsa Visahara Vasaha Jina Fulinga"** [1][5]. This is an 18-letter mantra considered effective against all types of pain and affliction, and it is implicit in stanza 18 of the Namiun Sutra [5]. There is also a longer version composed by Acharya Shri Mantung Suri that adds symbolic syllables: **"Om Rhim Shreem Arham Namiuna Pāsa Visahara Vasaha Jina Fuling Rhim Namaha"** [1][5]. In this version, "Om" symbolizes the five supreme entities, "Hrim" the three worlds, "Shrim" spiritual wealth, and "Arham" the worshipful one [5]. The mantra is said to pacify evil planetary effects, disease, epidemics, and acute fever when recited or held in the throat (remembered) [1][2][5].