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## Eighth Precept:
**[411 15. If a non-Jain's equipment falls while traveling from village to village, and a Sārmika Śramaṇa sees it and thinks, "I will give it to its owner," he should carry it even a long distance. When he sees another Śramaṇa, he should ask, "Ārya, do you recognize this equipment?" If the other Śramaṇa says, "Yes, I recognize it," he should give it to him. If he says, "I don't recognize it," he should neither use it himself nor give it to anyone else, but should leave it on a secluded, suitable ground. **
**Discussion:** If a monk's small equipment, such as clothing, falls while going for contemplation, walking, etc., and another monk sees it on the same path, he should pick it up and think, "Whose equipment is this?" Then he should show the equipment to those monks and ask, and give it to the owner. If none of the nearby monks claim it, he should leave it if it is small or not very useful. If it is a large equipment, such as a broom, he should carry it with him for some distance while walking, etc., and ask other monks when he meets them. If the owner of the equipment cannot be found, and it is useful and needed, he can use it after taking permission from the Guru and other householders. However, he should not use it before inquiring, investigating, or seeking permission. If it is known to be a monk's clothing, etc., but it could also belong to a householder, it is necessary to seek permission from the householder again. Generally, one should not use such equipment of unknown ownership. Because there is a possibility of distress, etc., being caused by its owner later. Or, if someone has deliberately enchanted the equipment and left it on the path, it could also be harmful to use. If the found equipment is in good condition, it should not be broken and left. But it should be left intact in a suitable place or with a suitable person, with an explanation.
**Additional Rule for Bringing Extra Utensils:** **16. If a monk or a non-Jain has an extra utensil for the benefit of another, even if it is far away, and he thinks, "He will carry it, or I will carry it, or someone else will carry it," he should not give it to another without asking or informing. He should give it to another only after asking and informing.**