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The Seventh Chapter
[273] From where? Due to the capacity of 'adatta' (taking what is not given) acquisition. Even if the monk wanders in towns, cities, etc., does he obtain 'adattadana' (taking what is not given) by entering through the streets, gates, etc.? No, there is no fault; because of general liberation. Thus, this monk does not enter the closed doors, etc. because of non-liberation. Or, it continues with 'pramattayogat' (due to negligence). What is taken due to negligence is called 'steya' (theft). And there is no negligence in the one who enters the streets, etc. Thus, it is said that where there is activity due to the transformation of affliction, there is 'steya' in the acquisition or non-acquisition of external objects.
8692. Now, the fourth 'abrahma' (non-celibacy) is described.
Mithuna (sexual intercourse) is 'abrahma'. ||16||
8693. When the rise of 'charitra-mohaniya' (deluding karma that destroys right conduct) occurs, the desire for mutual touch of the male and female afflicted by the transformation of attachment is called 'mithuna'. The activity of 'mithuna' is called 'maithuna'. Not all activity is so. Why? Because it is well-known in the world and scriptures. In the world, the activity of cowherds, etc. motivated by the transformation of attachment between male and female is called 'maithuna'. In the scriptures too, it is understood in the same way, as in "the desire for 'mithuna' in horses and bulls". Also, 'pramattayogat' continues, so the activity for the sake of sexual pleasure between male and female is understood as 'maithuna', not everything. The virtues like non-violence, etc. are not considered as 'karma' (activity).