The text describes the nature of an Āpta (a spiritually enlightened being), specifically an Arhat (Jina). An Āpta is defined as one who is free from eighteen specific defects: hunger, thirst, old…
The text defines the concept of an "Āpta" (a trustworthy or authoritative being) based on the Ratnakaraṇḍa Śrāvakācāra with commentary by Ācārya Samantabhadra and further explanation by Ācārya…