Exposition Of Pratikramana Stotras

84 Exposition of Pratikramana Stotrassanghovari bahu mäno, putthaya lihanam pabhävanä titthe;saddhäna kichchameam, nichcham su guru vaesenam. 5Respect and honor the four fold religious order (sangha) (35), givesupport for publishing books on religion, and engage in activitiesthat will propagate the religion (36). These are the thirty-sixsupreme duties of a layperson as prescribed in the discourse ofspiritual preceptors. 5Explanation: As described in this hymn all the essential duties areself-explanatory and easy to understand. Since a layperson doesnot give up the worldly possessions completely, these activitiesshould be performed, as they are beneficial to one-self. They help aperson to become righteous and bring equanimity. Other peoplewho are in close contact will also be attracted to join thecongregation.48. Bharahesara SajjhäyaObject: This sajjhäya (swädhyäya) is intended to eulogize theextra ordinary great persons who lived in the past. It is recited inthe morning hours of (rai) pratikramana.Sutra and Meanings:;\n6b\ l1n4lz3,