Ardha Magadhi Reader

SR No.: 006743
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: B D Jain
Publisher: Shri Satguru Publications
Publication Year: 1982
Total Pages: 246
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 9 MB

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TUE TREASURE OF RIGHT CONDUCT 109 23. Not becoming greedy for food, he should silentlyi collect it little by littlc. He should never accept3 food that contains lives, that has been bought, specially prepared for him or has been taken forcibly from others.
24. A monk should not make the smallest store. Being unattached to sensual pleasures, he should not live for himself, but should act for the welfare of the world.
25. Living on dry food, well contented, having fcw wants, he should be easily satisfied. Having heard the Jina's commandment about suppression of anger, le should not get irritated readily.
28. After the sun has set, and before it has risen again, he should not desire even in mind any. thing like food etc.
31. After committing a sinful act intentionally or otherwise, he should immediately control himself so that he does not commit it a second time.
33. He should obey the orders of his highsouled preceptor. Accepting them by word he should carry them out into action.
36. He should practise virtue before old ago comes on, before sickness grows and before the
1. pofart=Skt. Po not speaking i, e not flattering the donor to give him alms, nor cursing him if he does not give anything.
2. J Skt. J a gleaning or gathering grains etc.' He should not accept the whole food from a single donor.
3. The particle a has been omitted in the text by oversight. Read अफासुयं न भुञ्जिमा
4. ratat 'living in vain' i. e. not caring for his own comforts.
i 1. e. during night.