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Now the Sutrakar speaks about purity:
Dasaśrutaskandha Sutra
A Māsika Bhikkhu who has taken the Pratimā vow should not wash his hands, feet, teeth, eyes, or mouth with cold or hot water that is devoid of life, either once or repeatedly. Nor should he wash them with a paste or with food.
Commentary:
Māsika - a Māsika Bhikkhu, a monk who has taken the Pratimā vow
Bhikkhu-Pratimā - the Pratimā vow taken by a monk
Pratipanna - one who has taken the vow
Śītoda-viyaḍeṇa - with cold water devoid of life
Uṣṇoda-viyaḍeṇa - with hot water devoid of life
Haththāṇi - hands
Pādāṇi - feet
Dantāṇi - teeth
Akṣiṇi - eyes
Muhaṃ - mouth
Ucccholittae - to wash once
Padhoittae - to wash repeatedly
Naṇṇattha - but
Levālevena - with a paste
Bhatta-māseṇa - with food
Meaning:
A Māsika Bhikkhu who has taken the Pratimā vow should not wash his hands, feet, teeth, eyes, or mouth with cold or hot water that is devoid of life, either once or repeatedly. However, if his body is soiled with impurities or food, he may wash it with water.