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[205] It is not proper for a monk to keep food brought in the first *pौरुषी* (hour) until the last *pौरुषी*. If the food happens to remain, he should not eat it himself nor give it to another, but should take it to a secluded and deserted place, and after writing on it and cleaning it, he should throw it away. If he eats it himself or gives it to another, he incurs the penalty of *उद्घातिक चातुर्मासिक* (a type of severe penance).
**Explanation:** *Pौरुषी* refers to an hour. Food brought in the first hour of the day should not be kept until the fourth hour. It should be consumed by the monks and nuns before that. If, due to forgetfulness or any other reason, it remains, then after the time has passed, the monks and nuns should neither eat it themselves nor feed it to others, but should take it to a secluded, deserted place, write on it and clean it, and dispose of it properly. If they do not do this and eat it themselves or give it to other monks and nuns, they become liable for the *लघु-चातुर्मासिक* (a type of minor penance).
The commentator has further clarified in the explanation of this sutra that a *जिनकल्पी* (a type of monk) should eat the food brought in the same hour. Otherwise, he becomes liable for the sin of *संग्रहादि* (accumulation). But the *गच्छवासी* (a type of monk) can consume the food brought in the first hour until the third hour. After that, they become liable for the penance mentioned in the sutra.
The sutra mentions all four types of food, so monks cannot keep water, fruits, nuts, and mouth fresheners until the fourth hour. If all four types of food are brought in the second hour, they can be kept and consumed until the fourth hour. Medicines can also not be kept for more than three hours. This should also be understood from the provisions of this sutra.
The fifth *उद्देशक* (section) mentions the prohibition and exception for *लेप्य* (ointments).
**Prohibition of carrying food beyond two *कोस* (miles):**
[17] It is not proper for a *निग्गंथ* (Jain monk) or a *निग्गंथा* (Jain nun) to carry food or drink beyond two *कोस*. However, if it is necessary for the sake of *अजोयणमेराए* (the welfare of the community), then it is permissible. If the food happens to remain, he should not eat it himself nor give it to another, but should take it to a secluded and deserted place, and after writing on it and cleaning it, he should throw it away.