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the holy texts and their meaning - he [is] a [true) monk. 16. He who is not covetous with regard to his utensils, [gleaning that which has been] carelessly left [by others), being ripe among the unripe, desists from buying, selling, and hoarding treasures and has got rid of all worldly bonds - he [is] a [true] monk. 17. He who, as a monk who has no wants, does not desire spiced food [and] searches for that which was left by others without a thought of prolonging his life, who gives up riches, reputation and honour, is steadfast [and] calm - he [is] a [true] monk. 18. Thou must not say of another [monk] that he is of bad conduct, and not say a word which might raise another person's anger. He who, knowing that which is good and that which is bad, does not boast of himself – he [is] a [true] monk. 19. He who is not proud of his family, his appearance, a gift fof alms) or of his knowledge and is devoted to pious meditation, avoiding all vain boasts — he [is] a [true monk. 20. The Great Sage proclaims the Noble Word, stands fast in the Dharma and places another one Twithin its pale). He who, having renounced the life of a householder, avoids all signs of a bad monk and does not tell a joke - he [is] a [true] monk. 21. He should for ever give up [dwelling) in the body, this unclean [and] transitory house [his mind] standing firm in the eternal good. A monk who has cut off the fetter of birth and death, goes to that place from which there is no return. Thus I say.
11. First Appendix, [called] Consolations.
When [a man) has begun the life of a monk and is attacked by troubles, has lost all taste for the practice of] self-control and would like to return to the life of a householder], but has not yet (done so), then he ought, in the right manner, to indulge in the following eighteen considerations which should be for him that which the reins are for a horse, the goad for an elephant, [or] the sail for a boat. They run as follows: (1) in this so-called] Bad Epoch it is bad to live. (2) Worthless and transient are the pleasures of people who dwell in houses. - (3) Again, human [nature finds] some good [in every mis
fortune). (4) This my trouble will not last long. (5) [When I
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| SR No. | 002354 |
| Book Title | Dasveyaliya Sutta |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Ernst Leumann, Walther Schubrin |
| Publisher | Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi |
| Publication Year | 1932 |
| Total Pages | 142 |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Classification | Book_Devnagari & agam_dashvaikalik |
| File Size | 11 MB |