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## Shri Sutra Kritanga Sutra
### Commentary
- Wearing sandals made of the wood of the Upanaha tree, using an umbrella to avoid the sun's heat, playing dice games, using a fan made of peacock feathers to get air, and engaging in violent interactions are all causes of worldly wandering and movement. Knowing this, the ascetic should abandon them.
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**Verse:**
Pasavanam, hariyesu na kare muni. Viyaden vavi sahu, navamjje (yamejja) kavaivi. || 19 ||
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**Translation:**
The ascetic should not perform the act of defecation in a place where there are green plants. Even after removing seeds, he should not perform ablutions with impure water.
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**Commentary:**
The ascetic should not perform the act of defecation, ablutions, etc., in a place where there are green plants, seeds, or bones. He should not even use impure water to wash away seeds or green plants. This is because even impure water can be a source of violence. || 19 ||
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**Commentary:**
A wise ascetic should not defecate or urinate in an inappropriate place where there are green plants or seeds. He should not do so even after removing the seeds and green plants. He should not perform ablutions with impure water.
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**Verse:**
Paramatte. Paravttham
Annapanam, achelo'vi
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Na bhunjeja kayaiv.
Tam vijam parijania. || 20 ||
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**Translation:**
The ascetic should not eat or drink from another householder's vessel. Even if he is without clothes, he should not wear another householder's clothes. A wise ascetic should know this.
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**Commentary:**
The ascetic should not eat or drink from another householder's vessel. This is because there is a risk of contamination, loss, or theft. Even if the ascetic is without clothes, he should not wear another householder's clothes. This is because there is a risk of contamination or theft. A wise ascetic should know this and avoid these actions. || 20 ||
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**Explanation:**
The ascetic should not eat or drink from another householder's vessel because there is a risk of contamination, loss, or theft. This is because the vessel may have been used for impure purposes or may be contaminated with harmful substances. The ascetic should also not wear another householder's clothes because there is a risk of contamination or theft. This is because the clothes may have been used for impure purposes or may be contaminated with harmful substances. A wise ascetic should know this and avoid these actions. || 20 ||
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**Note:**
The term "Upanaha" refers to a specific type of tree. The term "Pasavanam" refers to the act of defecation. The term "Hariyesu" refers to green plants. The term "Paramatte" refers to another householder's vessel. The term "Paravttham" refers to another householder's clothes. The term "Achelo" refers to being without clothes. The term "Vijam" refers to knowledge.
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**Further Explanation:**
The text emphasizes the importance of non-violence and the avoidance of actions that could lead to harm. The ascetic is expected to be mindful of his actions and to avoid causing harm to himself or others. The text also highlights the importance of self-control and the avoidance of worldly attachments. The ascetic is expected to be detached from material possessions and to focus on spiritual development.
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**Conclusion:**
The text provides guidance on how to live a virtuous life and to avoid actions that could lead to suffering. The ascetic is expected to be mindful of his actions and to strive for spiritual liberation.