Activity of Alexander Zeugin
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [12] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/378/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-11) Gātha 10 Having belief in the true nature of substances is right...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [16] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/384/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-15) Gātha 14 When right faith (samyagdarśana) arises in a potential...
Note 1:
The fourteen miscellaneous concepts (prakīrṇaka), external to the twelve departments (dvādaśāṅga), are called aṅgabāhya.
Note 2:
The avagāḍha samyagdarśana occurs to the śrutakevalī – the possessor of perfect, indirect knowledge.
Note 3:
The paramāvagāḍha samyagdarśana occurs to the Omniscient (kevalī) – the possessor of perfect, direct knowledge.
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [258]Note 2: This foe is Antaraṅgāri (the six inner enemies): 1. rāga (infatuation, desire, lust, wanton) – the four kaṣāyas: 2. krodha (anger), 3. māna (conceit), 4. māyā (deceit), 5. lobha (greed) – 6. dveṣa (hate),...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [258]Note 1: The tail of the cow (which gets thinner at the end), is the allegory for the four kaṣāyas in the lowest, the gleaming called sañjvalanakaṣāya level, cf. Guṇadhara’s Kaṣāya-pāhuḍa, chapter 26, v....Read more
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [273] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/723/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-272) With great devotion, I make obeisance humble at the Worshipful...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [272] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/721/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-271) This concludes Ācārya Guṇabhadra’s Ātmānuśāsana – Precept...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [270]Note 1: Alternate meaning: This composition – ‘Ātmānuśāsana’ – is the work of Ācārya Guṇabhadra whose heart is dedicated to the remembrance of the feet of his Preceptor, Ācārya Jinasena.
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [271] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/718/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-270) Gātha 270 May Lord Ṛṣabha Deva, son of Nābhirājā, in...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [269]Note 2: For the qualities acquired for a bhāvya soul, for grasping if addressed here, see ‘Saṁvara [part 3427]’ note 3 https://www.facebook.com/groups/692614454130155/permalink/3125384684186441/?comment_id=3125390370852539.
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [269]Note 1: The four adorations (arādhanā) are of (1) right faith (samyagdarśana), (2) right knowledge (samyagjñāna), (3) right conduct (samyakcāritra) and (4) right austerities (samyaktapa). See also Ācārya...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [270] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/717/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-269) Gātha 269 The ascetics are like the army of Lord Jina, the...
Note 1:
Alternate meaning:
This composition – ‘Ātmānuśāsana’ – is the work of Ācārya Guṇabhadra whose heart is dedicated to the remembrance of the feet of his Preceptor, Ācārya Jinasena.
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [269] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/716/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-268) Gātha 268 This way, using a few words, this useful work (for...
Note 1:
The four adorations (arādhanā) are of
(1) right faith (samyagdarśana),
(2) right knowledge (samyagjñāna),
(3) right conduct (samyakcāritra) and
(4) right austerities (samyaktapa).
See also Ācārya...
Note 2:
For the qualities acquired for a bhāvya soul, for grasping if addressed here, see
‘Saṁvara [part 3427]’ note 3 https://www.facebook.com/groups/692614454130155/permalink/3125384684186441/?comment_id=3125390370852539.
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [268] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/715/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-267) Gātha 267 When the ascetics are happy even out of their...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [267] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/714/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-266) Gātha 266 The soul, from the point-of-view of the substance...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [266] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/713/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-265) Gātha 265 The soul – the possessor-of-quality (guṇavān)...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [265] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/712/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-264) Gātha 264 The perfect and pristine knowledge –...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [264] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/711/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-263) Gātha 263 When the man becomes indifferent to the fruits, in...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [263] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/710/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-262) Gātha 262 Karmas of merit (puṇya) and demerit (pāpa)...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [262] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/708/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-261) Gātha 261 The ignorant men are not able to discriminate between...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [260]Note 1: The ‘sense-of-mine’ for objects of the world is one of the signs of delusion. Cf. ‘Saṁvara [part 3716]’ Ācārya Kuṇdakunda’s Pravacanasāra, section -1, gātha 85...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [261] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/706/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-260) Gātha 260 They have attained, with great effort, the happiness...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [259]Note 1: TECHNICAL TERM: Palyaṅkāsana - standing posture or Kāyotsarga or in the posture of Padmāsana-sitting, cf. ‘Saṁvara [part 233]’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/692614454130155/permalink/899497293441869.
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [260] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/705/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-259) Gātha 259 The dirt sticking to their bodies is their ornament;...
Note 1:
The ‘sense-of-mine’ for objects of the world is one of the signs of delusion. Cf.
‘Saṁvara [part 3716]’ Ācārya Kuṇdakunda’s Pravacanasāra, section -1, gātha 85...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [259] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/704/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-258) Gātha 258 The supreme ascetics, able to endure various...
Note 1:
TECHNICAL TERM:
Palyaṅkāsana - standing posture or Kāyotsarga or in the posture of Padmāsana-sitting, cf.
‘Saṁvara [part 233]’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/692614454130155/permalink/899497293441869.
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [258] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/703/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-257) Gātha 257 The ascetic, through severe austerities, brings to...
Note 1:
The tail of the cow (which gets thinner at the end), is the allegory for the four kaṣāyas in the lowest, the gleaming called sañjvalanakaṣāya level, cf. Guṇadhara’s Kaṣāya-pāhuḍa, chapter 26, v....
Note 2:
This foe is Antaraṅgāri (the six inner enemies):
1. rāga (infatuation, desire, lust, wanton) – the four kaṣāyas: 2. krodha (anger), 3. māna (conceit), 4. māyā (deceit), 5. lobha (greed) – 6. dveṣa (hate),...
Note 1:
Explanatory note:
The three kinds of follies (mūḍhatā) that a householder with right faith must assiduously guard against are:
1) folly relating to worldly customs (lokamūḍhatā),
2) folly relating to deities...