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## The Upasakadasanga Sutra (Chapter 77-79)
**77.** The Venerable Gotama, having received permission from the Venerable Mahavira, performed self-study in the first watch of the day of the Paryushana festival, practiced meditation in the second watch, and with unwavering focus, free from anxiety and confusion, meticulously transcribed the Mukhavastraka in the third watch. He then transcribed and cleaned the bowls and robes, picked them up, and proceeded to where the Venerable Mahavira was. He bowed and prostrated before him, and then said, "Venerable Sir, with your permission, I wish to go on a begging round today, the day of the Paryushana festival, in the city of Vanijyagrama, visiting homes of all classes, high, low, and middle, without skipping any." The Venerable Mahavira replied, "Devapriya, do as you please (without any restrictions or delays)."
**78.** Having received permission from the Venerable Mahavira, the Venerable Gotama departed from the Duitipalasa Caitya. He walked with unwavering focus, free from anxiety and confusion, carefully observing the path for three and a half hand-spans ahead, and with mindful steps, reached the city of Vanijyagrama. He then began his begging round, visiting homes of all classes, high, low, and middle.
**79.** The Venerable Gotama, in the city of Vanijyagrama, as per the rules, continued his begging round, visiting homes of all classes, high, low, and middle, until he had received enough food and drink. He then left the city of Vanijyagrama. As he was walking away, not far from the city, he heard the sound of many people, and saw a large crowd...