Agam 30 Prakirnak 07 Gacchachar Sutra

Author(s): D S Baya
Publisher: Agam Ahimsa Samta Evam Prakrit Samsthan

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GACCHĀCĀRA PRAKĪRNAKA : 29
91.
O' Gautama! what kind of monastic group is that in which the monks use various kinds of monastic equipment, such as pots etc, brought by the nuns? That is, such a monastic group is corrupt and unrestrained.
92.
What is the limit of restraint of a monastic group, in which the monks partake of various invigorating strengthening and rare medicines, brought by the nuns? That is, such a monastic group is corrupt and unrestrained.
93.
O' Gautama ! that monastic group ought to be called corrupt and unrestrained where a lone monk sits alone with a lone woman and specially with a lone nun.
94.
The monastic group in which a steadfast, detached and humble monk, endowed with monastic virtues, alone teaches a lone women or nun, it is said to be corrupt and such a monastic group is not said to be true.
95.
The monastic group in which a nun who, roars like a cloud, neighs like a horse, is uncontrollable like lightening and is of deceitful heart is not kept under control, is not a monastic group but a women-kingdom.
96.
O’ Gautama ! the monastic group in which the nuns step into the assembly of monks at the time of their partaking of food, is not a monastic group but a women-kingdom.
97.
The monastic group in which the passions of the monks are not aroused even in reaction to others' aroused passions, just as a well-seated lame person does not wish to rise, is the true monastic group.