Vinaya Texts

SR No.: 007684
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: T W Rhys Davids, Hermann Oldenberg
Publisher: Oxford
Publication Year: 1881
Total Pages: 2523
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 47 MB

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KULLAVAGGA.
VII, 2, 4.
gives out that he is a person of pure conduct, one whose conduct is pure, and innocent, and without stain. His disciples know that that is so, but they think, “If we announce the fact to the laity, he will not like it. And how can we conduct ourselves towards him in a way that is displeasing to him? And besides he is honoured with gifts of the requisite clothing, food, lodging, and medicine for the sick. He will sooner or later become known by that which he himself will do." Such a teacher, Moggallâna, do his disciples protect in respect of his own conduct. And being as he is, he expects to be protected by his disciples in respect of his own conduct.
4. 'Again, Moggallâna,' &c. [as before, putting successively 'mode of livelihood,' preaching of the Dhamma,''system of exposition,' &c., 'insight arising from knowledge,' for 'conduct'). "These, Moggallâna,? are the five kinds of teachers now existing in the world. But I being pure in conduct, mode of livelihood, preaching of the Dhamma, system of exposition, and insight arising from knowledge, give out that I am so, that I am pure, innocent, and without stain in all these things. And neither do my disciples protect me in respect of my own conduct, nor do I expect them to do so.'
5. Now when the Blessed One had remained at Kosambi as long as he thought fit, he set out on his journey towards Râgagaha. And journeying straight on, he arrived in due course at Ragagaha ; and there, at Râgagaha, he stayed at the Veluvana in the Kalandaka Nivâpa.
Pakkâsimsati. Perhaps this word here means 'he requires, needs.
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