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The fundamental principles, the field, the time, the person, and the other means are all instruments. Knowing all of these, one should gradually make the disciple firm, free from anxiety. || 942 ||
The alms should be given by a person with good faith, suitable for the body, and given with proper respect. Knowing the measure of the substance, the field, the time, and the intention. || 943 ||
One should eat food that is purified by the nine-fold purification, given with proper respect, free from the impurities of desire, free from the ten faults, and free from the fourteen impurities. || 944 ||
Meaning: A person with good faith should give food that is suitable for the body, given with proper respect, purified by the nine-fold purification, free from the ten faults, and free from the fourteen impurities. One should eat this food knowing the measure of the substance, the field, the time, and the intention. || 943-944 ||
The ascetic should eat food that is free from the impurities of fire and smoke, and is only for the purpose of sustaining the journey. The ascetic should eat food that is free from attachment. || 945 ||
Meaning: The ascetic should eat food that is free from the impurities of fire and smoke, and is only for the purpose of sustaining the journey. The ascetic should eat food that is free from attachment. || 945 ||
For the sake of good conduct and the highest goal, one should avoid...