Class Notes 03/24

Acharyonka swarup
- Compared to other members of the sangha they have more 'Samyak Dharshan', 'Samyak Gyan' & 'Samyak charitra'and better understanding of the same which makes them the leader of the
sangha.
- Most of the time they are occupied in 'Nirvikalpa Swaroopaacharn'.
- Owing to rise in mild 'Rag' and sympathetic feeling he preaches those who are curious for
religion and gives "Deeksha" to those who are interested and ready for Deeksha.
- He purifies,those who admits their faults, by the process of "Prayaschit".
- New acharyas are appointed by existing acharya of the sangha who plans to move on to next
level by taking "Samadhi".
- Acharyas have the final say in the sangha and everyone obeys and respects him.
- No one from the sangha will start new sangha.
We bow to such a leader of the sangha who follows the path of jainism and spiritual conduct
described above.