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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) For four months the ascetic stayed After four months it was time to leave. He called there and did his penance and spiritual
Bunkachula and said - practices.
Now it is time for me to leave.
DOO
Bunkachula came to the border of the forest to bid him farewell. Once he crossed the border the ascetic said to Bunkachula
Now we are free of the promises we made. You have served me
well for four months. I want to repay it by giving you four vows
of conduct. Would you e accept my advice?
He is a great and austere ascetic, I should
accept his advice. It would certainly benefit
me in some way.
As you say sire ! Other than non-stealing, we will accept any Vow you say.
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