chattari atha das dohe tap

You are referring to the well-known Jain verse: "Chattari Atha Das Dohe Tap"—which enumerates key groupings of spiritual practices in Jainism. Here’s an explanation:

• Chattari (4): Refers to the four Anuyogas (types of Jain scriptures), or in some contexts, the four Kashayas (passions: anger, pride, deceit, greed).
• Atha (8): Refers to the eight types of karmas (Ashta Karma).
• Das (10): Refers to the ten Yatidharmas (duties of a Jain monk).
• Dohe (2): Refers to the two types of Dharma (right faith and right conduct), or sometimes the two kinds of Tapas (external and internal austerities).
• Tap (12): Refers to the twelve types of Tapas (austerities) practiced in Jainism.

In detail:

1. Chattari (चत्तारी) – Four

• Four passions (Kashayas): Krodh (anger), Maan (pride), Maya (deceit), Lobha (greed).

2. Atha (अठ) – Eight

• Eight karmas (Ashta Karma): Jnanavarniya, Darshanavarniya, Mohaniya, Antaraya, Vedaniya, Ayushya, Nama, Gotra.

3. Das (दस) – Ten

• Ten duties of monks (Das Lakshan Dharma): Forgiveness, humility, straightforwardness, contentment, truth, self-restraint, penance, renunciation, non-attachment, celibacy.

4. Dohe (दोहे) – Two

• Two types of Tap (austerities): External (Bahya Tap) and Internal (Abhyantar Tap).

5. Tap (तप) – Twelve

• Twelve types of Tapas (six external and six internal austerities).

Six External Tapas:

1. Anashana (fasting)
2. Avamodarya (eating less)
3. Vritti Parisankhyana (restriction of food)
4. Rasa Parityaga (giving up tasty food)
5. Kaya-Klesha (physical endurance)
6. Sanlinata (solitude or limiting movement)

Six Internal Tapas:

1. Prayaschitta (repentance)
2. Vinaya (respect)
3. Vaiyavritya (service to others)
4. Swadhyaya (study of scriptures)
5. Vyutsarga (detachment)
6. Dhyana (meditation)

This verse is often recited to remember the core groupings of Jain spiritual practices and disciplines.