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## Dasha Shruta Skandha Sutra, Third Dasha
**How does a disciple incur *Aashaatana* (negative karma) while eating?**
For example, a disciple returns to the *upaashraya* (monastery) after collecting alms. Due to some reason, he has to share the same bowl with the *Ratnaakar* (senior monk). While eating, if the disciple takes large bites, eats quickly, or picks out and eats quickly the delicious, attractive, pleasing, desirable, ghee-infused, or flavorful dry foods (like papad), then he incurs *Aashaatana*. Therefore, one should never do this. This increases the desire for taste (craving for delicious food) and also leads to a loss of humility.
Alternatively, even if they don't share the same bowl, but the disciple separates the food he likes from the alms and gives the rest to the *Ratnaakar*, he still incurs *Aashaatana*. If the disciple considers all the food he brought as suitable for himself, gives a small portion to the *Ratnaakar*, and keeps the rest for himself, he will also incur *Aashaatana*.
The phrase "**डाकं डाकं**" (Daakaa Daakaa) is used twice in the sutra, signifying emphasis.
The word "**डाक**" (Daak) refers to the collection of leafy greens (like spinach) in a bowl. The word "**उसढ**" (Usadha) refers to food with flavor and aroma. The word "**रसित**" (Rasit) refers to sweet and delicious food containing juices like amla (gooseberry). Food that is pleasing or desirable to the mind is called "**मनोज्ञ**" (Manojnya). "**मणाम**" (Manaam) refers to food that is desired repeatedly, never leaves the memory, and always pleases the mind. If one eats these foods quickly, the disciple incurs *Aashaatana*.
While eating, one should always remember that food is for the sustenance of the *sanayma-vrutti* (practice of self-restraint), not for the gratification of the tongue or to enhance the beauty of the body.
Now, the sutra describes *Aashaatana* related to the words of the sutrakar (author):
**"सेहे रायणियस्स वाहरमाणस्स अपडिसुणित्ता भवइ आसायणा सेहस्स ।।१६।।"**
(If one does not listen to the words of the *Rayani* (teacher) while eating, he incurs *Aashaatana*.)