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to their way to the next stop early in the morning even without scanning their requisites! as was usually the case.”
Now it may be gathered that the confession of faults committed during the four months of rains is the nucleous of the ceremony of the Buddhist pavārana and the Jaina pajjusana. Neither the Buddhists nor the Jainas seem to be rigid as regards the exact date of observance of the ceremony. They make necessary adjustment according to their convenience and suitability shortly after the end of the period of the rain-retreat. One peculiar characteristic of the Jaina pajjusana is that it is also observed by the laity. This is a feature which does not obtain with the Buddhists.
1. Ryhk B, Vol. V, 1541-1543. 2. Uttar, 26.22f.
