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## 354
**Moolachar**
Meaning: A woman who is mutilated in her hands, feet, ears, and nose, and is naked, should be abandoned from afar.
**Mansi Brahmacharyam Vachasi Brahmacharyam Tath Kaay Brahmacharyam Cha. Ahva Hu Brahmacharyam Davvam Bhavam Thi Duviyappam.** || 994 ||
**Manasi Brahmacharyam Vachasi Brahmacharyam Tatha Karya Brahmacharyam Cha. Athava Hi Brahmacharyam Dravyam Bhavamiti Dviviklapam.** || 994 ||
Meaning: There are three types of Brahmacharya: in the mind, in speech, and in the body. Or, it can be divided into two types based on the difference between the substance and the feeling. || 994 ||
**Bhaavavirado Du Virado Na Davvaviradass Suggai Hoi. Visayavanaramanalolo Dharyavvo Ten Manahathi.** || 995 ||
**Bhaavaviratastu Virato Na Dravyaviratasy Sugati Bhavati. Vishayavanaramanalolo Dharayitavyah Tena Manohasti.** || 995 ||
Meaning: Only the one who is detached internally is truly detached. The one who is detached only externally does not attain a good path. Therefore, the elephant of the mind, which is playful in the forest of objects, should be restrained. || 995 ||
**Padham Viulaharam Bidhiyam Kaay Sohaanam. Tadiyam Gandhamallai Utham Giyavaiyam.** || 996 ||
**Prathamaṃ Vipulāhāraḥ Dvitiyaṃ Kāyaśodhanaṃ.**
Meaning: First, a large meal, second, cleansing the body.
**Thadhiyam Gandhamallai Utham Giyavaiyam.** || 996 ||
Meaning: Then, fragrant sandalwood paste and a bath.
**Thadhiyam Gandhamallai Utham Giyavaiyam.** || 996 ||
Meaning: Then, fragrant sandalwood paste and a bath.
**Tah Sayanasodhanampi Ya Itthisansaggampi Athasangrahanam. Puvvar Disaranam Indriyavisayaradi Pani Darasaseva.** || 997 ||
Meaning: Then, cleaning the bed, avoiding contact with women, and collecting wealth.
**Dasavihimavvambavinan Samsaram Maha Duhanam Aavaham. Pariharah Jo Mahappa So Dadhabambhavvado Hodi.** || 998 ||
Meaning: The ten types of attachments are the great cause of suffering in the world. The one who avoids them is truly strong. || 998 ||