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    exact digambara book for a commoner to know all the complete tasks of gochara and the prohibited food items and methods

    5 months ago 55

    For a Digambara-based, authoritative study of gochara and the rules of alms-food, the most important primary book is:

    1) _Mūlācāra_ This is the most direct and complete Digambara source for the conduct of monks, including gochara, āhāra-vidhi, what is acceptable, what is prohibited, and the discipline around receiving food.

    If you want a single book to understand the subject in depth, start with _Mūlācāra_.

    Other important Digambara texts

    2) _Bhagavatī Ārādhanā_ Very important for monk conduct and careful observance of food discipline.

    3) _Ratnakaraṇḍa Śrāvakācāra_ Helpful for a layperson. It explains what a householder should avoid, especially in relation to food, donations, and proper Jain conduct.

    4) _Puruṣārthasiddhyupāya_ Good for understanding ahiṃsā in food, prohibited items, and ethical discipline in a simple way.

    Best practical recommendation

    If your aim is:
    • complete Digambara rules of gochara → _Mūlācāra_
    • simple understanding for a commoner/श्रावक → _Ratnakaraṇḍa Śrāvakācāra_
    • deep traditional discipline → _Bhagavatī Ārādhanā_

    In short

    Exact main book: _Mūlācāra_ Best supporting book for a commoner: _Ratnakaraṇḍa Śrāvakācāra_

    If you want, I can also give you a Digambara list of prohibited foods and improper food methods in simple points.

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