Book Title: History of Jaina Monachism
Author(s): S B Deo
Publisher: Deccan College Research Institute

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________________ 414 S. B. DEO The various modes of peculiar begging under an 'abhigraha' (vow) as described in the Brhatkalpabhāşya184 are the same as those in the Uttarādhyayana. The monk walked with a calm mind, following the rules of 'samitis' properly. If, however, he happened inadvertently to enter a house which had a wild dog or a cow, then he took shelter of a wall or repelled them with his stick.185 If the householders questioned about his rules, the monk was expected to explain them the faults of improper begging and of impure food. 186 Time for Begging : The Oghaniryuktibhäşya says that the monks went out twice a day. They went out once for obtaining water, and at the normal begging time they sought food. A monk, who was not on fast, had to beg only once a day. If food was insufficient, then he was allowed to undertake a second round. This concession, however, seemed to be very rare as otherwise he had to face a prāyaścitta for the number of rounds he undertook during one day without any reason. Number of Rounds in a day Prāyaścitta Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven 'Māsalaghu' 'Māsaguru' 'Caturlaghu' 'Caturguru' Şadlaghu' 'Sadguru' 'Cheda' 'Mula' 'Anavasthāpya' 'Pārāñcika'. A monk undergoing a 'caüttha' or a 'chattha' fast was allowed to beg twice, while one practising an 'atthama' (eighth) fast could beg thrice. Those who fasted for a long period were allowed to beg for more than three times.187 184. Vol. II, 1649. 185. Ibid. (p. 503). 186. Ibid. 1602-08. 187. Ibid. 1697-1700. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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