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Study of the scriptures - "A soft bed, a drink in the morning, food in the middle of the day, a drink in the afternoon, grapes and sugar at midnight, liberation at the end, as seen by the Sakya son." [1] Such statements, which are prone to fault-finding and are binding to sin, should not be spoken even in jest. Similarly, a 'Oja' (one who is free from attachment and aversion) should know, through the knowledge of knowing, that even though a statement is true in its essence, it is harsh if it disturbs the minds of others, and should discard it through the knowledge of rejection. Alternatively, a 'Oja' (one who is free from attachment and aversion) should know that 'Tathya' (truth) is truly real, unartificial, and not deceptive, and that 'Parusha' (harsh) is difficult to practice by those with little virtue due to the absence of karma-association, selflessness, or due to the consumption of food at the edge of the mouth. He should understand this 'Parusha-Samyama' (harsh restraint) through its practice. Similarly, knowing a particular meaning himself, or receiving honor and respect, he should not become 'Tuccha' (trivial) or go mad. He should not 'Vikaththayet' (boast) or praise himself, and not 'Vikaththayet' (boast) or excessively flatter others, not knowing them well. He should be 'Anakulo' (unperturbed) during the time of explanation or religious discourse, free from agitation, expectation of gain, etc., and always 'Akashaya' (free from passions). He is a 'Bhikshu' (monk) who is virtuous. [21]
Commentary - A monk should not speak any word that causes laughter to himself or others, that appears ridiculous to himself and others. He should not make the parts of his body engage in sinful activities. He should not make the activities of his mind, speech, and body careless. For example, he should not speak words like "cut this", "break this", etc. He should not mock the wrong speakers or those who hold different views. For example, he should not say, "Your vow is so beautiful", "Sleeping on a soft bed", "Drinking milk, etc., in the morning", "Eating rice, etc., at noon", "Drinking pan, asava, sharbat, thandai, etc., in the afternoon", "Eating grapes and mishri at midnight", "The Sakya son - Buddha - has shown such a good form of liberation", etc. He should not speak such things even in jest, knowing that they are binding to sin, as they expose the faults of others. A monk, free from attachment and aversion, should discard the external and internal knots, and even though a statement is true in its essence, it is harsh if it disturbs the minds of others, he should know it through the knowledge of knowing and discard it through the knowledge of rejection. Alternatively, a monk should accept the 'Oja' (virtue) being free from attachment and aversion. He should know that 'Tathya' (truth) is truly real, unartificial, and not deceptive, and that 'Parusha' (harsh) is difficult to practice by those with little virtue due to the absence of karma-association, selflessness, or due to the consumption of food at the edge of the mouth. He should understand this 'Parusha-Samyama' (harsh restraint) through its practice. A monk should not become 'Tuccha' (trivial) or go mad, knowing a particular meaning himself, or receiving honor and respect. He should not praise himself or excessively flatter others, not knowing them well. He should be 'Anakulo' (unperturbed) during the time of explanation or religious discourse, free from agitation, expectation of gain, etc., and always 'Akashaya' (free from passions). He is a 'Bhikshu' (monk) who is virtuous. [21]
Commentary - A monk should be free from doubt and fear, and should speak in a way that is impartial. He should speak both languages, arising from Dharma, with impartiality and wisdom. [22]
Shadow - A monk should be free from doubt and fear, and should speak in a way that is impartial. He should speak both languages, arising from Dharma, with impartiality and wisdom. [22]
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