Disclaimer: This translation does not guarantee complete accuracy, please confirm with the original page text.
[First Objective] [141 Although the said faults are common to both Sadhus and Sadhvis, the provision made in the Sutra for Sadhvis is an exception. Because they have to stay in the shelter of the householder, which is not bound. If the unbound shelter is not available, it becomes necessary for them to stay in a bound place. At such a time, they should know from the commentary how to live with wisdom. In special circumstances, a Sadhu may also have to stay in such a place, the method of which is also described in the commentary. According to the Utsarga method, both Sadhus and Sadhvis should stay only in an unbound bed. The method and prohibition of staying in a shelter with a bound path is 32. No Kappi Nigganthanam Gahavaikulass Majjhamshenam Gantu Vatthae / 33. Kappi Nigganthinam Gahavaikulass Masammajhenam Gantu Vatthae / 32. It is not proper for the Nirgranthas to stay in the shelter where the path is through the middle of the house. 33. It is proper for the Nirgranthis to stay in the shelter where the path is through the middle of the house. / Discussion - If there is a shelter in a place where one has to go through the middle of the householder's house and there is no other way, then the Sadhus should not stay in such a shelter, because going through the middle of the householder's house, seeing his wife, sister, etc., hearing words, and seeing many kinds of activities of the householder, the mind of the Sadhus may be disturbed. Or the women living in the house may be disturbed. Nevertheless, the provision in the Sutra for the Sadhvis to stay means that if a faultless unbound shelter is not available, then the Sadhvis can stay in such a shelter. The previous two Sutras have stated the bound place. In the present two Sutras, it has been stated that even though the place is unbound, its path can be bound. It is very important for the Sadhu to avoid such bound places, and it is not so important for the Sadhvi. The main purpose of all these rules and prohibitions in the Sutras is to protect celibacy. The provision for calming oneself 34. Bhikshu Ya Ahigaranam Katu, Tam Ahigaranam Vinosavitt, Viosaviyapahude 1. Icchae Paro Pradhaaejja, Icchae Paro No Pradhaaejja. 2. Icchae Paro Abbhutthajja, Icchae Paro No Abbhuthejj. 3. Icchae Paro Vandejj, Icchae Paro No Vandejj. 4. Icchae Paro Sambhujejj, Icchae Paro No Sambhujejj.