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**27.** A monk who makes or approves of the making of a colored staff made of wood, bamboo, or cane.
**28.** A monk who carries or approves of the carrying of a colored staff made of wood, bamboo, or cane.
**29.** A monk who makes or approves of the making of a multi-colored staff made of wood, bamboo, or cane.
**30.** A monk who carries or approves of the carrying of a multi-colored staff made of wood, bamboo, or cane. (He incurs the minor monthly atonement.)
**Discussion:** "Staff" is an auxiliary accessory. This means that it can only be used by someone with a specific physical weakness, etc., but it is not generally considered appropriate for all monks.
Therefore, if a ready-made staff is available, it can be used. If not, the monk can make one himself from suitable wood, etc.
The following points must be kept in mind when making and carrying a staff:
1. The wood should not contain any living creatures, i.e., the wood, etc., should be completely devoid of life.
2. The wood, etc., should not be dyed any color other than its natural color.
3. It should not be made unusual with multiple attractive colors, craftsmanship, or paintings.
**Technical Terms:**
"Saccitta" - containing living beings.
"Citrakah" - one color.
"Vicitra" - multiple colors.
It is not forbidden to apply a coating to protect the staff. However, it is not appropriate to make or carry a staff with one or multiple colors for decoration or with craftsmanship.
Making or carrying a staff made of living wood is a clear violation of non-violence. All three types of staffs incur the minor monthly atonement.
**Note:** The commentary does not explain the three sutras containing the verb "paribhajayi" and there is no instruction regarding them. This is because auxiliary accessories are only used when necessary. Therefore, these three sutras are also not necessary. These sutras were not present in the original text of the copies from the time of the commentary and the commentary writer, and were added later. Therefore, these three sutras are not included in the original text here, and only six sutras are accepted and explained.