Moolachara (मूलाचार)
By Acharya Vattakera • Caraṇānuyoga
Overview & Doctrinal Significance
The constitutional code of conduct for the Digambara Nirgrantha ascetic. Formulates the 28 Mula Gunas, 12 Tapas, 22 Parishahas, and daily monastic hygiene.
Central Doctrinal Theme
Nirgrantha nakedness (Jinakalpa), radical detachment, five great vows (Mahavratas), and internal self-restraint.
Foundational Sacred Verses
Open Wisdom Studio"The 5 Vows, 5 Samitis, 5 Sense Restraints, Keshalocha, 6 Essentials, Nakedness, Non-bathing, Sleeping on ground, Non-cleaning of teeth, and Eating while standing constitute the 28 Mula Gunas."
Commentarial Lineage (Ṭīkā Paramparā)
Over the centuries, foremost Acharyas composed extensive commentaries to unlock the philosophical depth of Moolachara:
Acharavritti
12th Century CEExhaustive Sanskrit Vritti explaining each disciplinary rule.
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