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The **Shri Sutra Kritanga Sutra** says: Those who speak in this way, who boast of their own doctrines, are not able to save, shelter, or protect anyone from the ocean of the world.
In the latter part of the verse, the scriptural scholar clarifies: Those who do not possess any possessions for the enjoyment of their bodies, except for the means of sustenance, and who do not engage in any actions that involve violence, such as killing or harming, are those who have light karma - those who have largely eradicated their heavy karma. They are like a boat, capable of carrying beings across the ocean of the world. Therefore, a **bhikshu** who is a pure **bhikshanna** (one who lives on alms), who does not consume food that is tainted with **auddeshik** (intentional) or other defects, should seek refuge in such virtuous men in all respects.
**Verse 4:**
> **Kadesu ghasamesaja, viuu dattesanam care.**
> **Agiddo vippamukko a omaanam parivajjae.**
**Translation:**
> A wise **muni** should seek out food prepared by others, investigating its purity. He should desire to receive only what is given. He should not be greedy or attached to food, free from attachment and aversion, and should avoid insulting others.
**Commentary:**
> How should a **sadhu** who is **aparigrahi** (non-possessive) and **anaramhi** (non-initiator) conduct himself? To show this, the scriptural scholar says: The **grihastha** (householder) prepares rice and other food for his own benefit through the means of possessions and initiation. This is called **krit** (prepared). The **sadhu** should desire to receive alms from this food prepared by others for their own benefit. The word **krit aahar** (prepared food) here indicates the avoidance of sixteen types of **udgama doshas** (defects in the origin of food). **Graas** (food) is that which is swallowed, chewed, or eaten. **Aahar** is also called **graas**. A wise **sadhu** should investigate and seek out food that is free from **udgama doshas**. A **muni** who is skilled in the practice of **samyama** (self-control) should desire to receive only that food which is given by others without any expectation of reward or reciprocation, with the intention of **nihsreyas** (liberation). This indicates the avoidance of sixteen types of **utpadana doshas** (defects in the production of food). The **bhikshu** should accept food that is free from defects such as **dautyadhatri** (given by a servant), **nimitta** (given for a specific purpose), etc. This indicates the avoidance of ten types of **eshanadoshas** (defects in the desire for food). He should be **agrudh** (non-greedy), **anadhyupapanna** (not attached), **amurchhita** (not intoxicated), free from attachment and aversion to food. This also indicates the avoidance of five types of **graaseshanadoshas** (defects in the desire for food). Such a **bhikshu** should avoid insulting others, not indulging in pride of austerity or knowledge.