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## Triṇikācāra |
**107.** One should not accept a false weight, and should avoid false writing. One should avoid deceit, and the causes of cruelty, anger, and greed.
**107.** **(Commentary)** A Vaiśya should not accept a bribe, nor should he accept anything from anyone out of favor. Because by accepting a bribe, the results of his actions will be directed towards the giver of the bribe, which will make it impossible for his actions to be performed properly. A Vaiśya should not write false accounts, promissory notes, etc., nor should he engage in deceit or fraud. He should not desire to acquire things that are not his, nor should he be cruel in his dealings, and he should not be excessively attached to or greedy for anything.
**108.** One should employ servants, and give them good oxen, good seeds for sowing, and other useful materials, and have them cultivate the land.
**109.** A Vaiśya who observes vows, performs daily and occasional rituals, performs daily meditation, and practices austerities such as fasting, should not engage in agriculture. Because in agriculture, many living beings are killed.
**110-111.** A Vaiśya should purchase cows, buffaloes, horses, etc., and then distribute the milk, yogurt, ghee, and buttermilk to worthy recipients. There is no fault in a merchant selling ghee. But he should not sell the remaining milk, yogurt, etc., and should ensure that his animals are well-fed with grass, etc., and not allowed to go hungry.
**112.** A Vaiśya should engage in trade to support his family. There are three types of trade: first, running a shop; second, transporting goods by ox-cart, etc., to other places and selling them, and bringing goods from other places and selling them here; and third, transporting goods by ship, etc., to other islands and bringing goods from there.
**113.** When measuring cloth, one should use a standard yard, and avoid any excess or deficiency. One should sell cloth with a small profit.