Most Ancient Aryan Society

Author(s): Ram Chandra Jain
Publisher: Institute of Bharatalogical Research Sriganganagar Rajasthan

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( 53 ) 2. A Nirgrantha does not accept anything without
being given. 3. Nirgrantha begs after deliberation for a limited
ground. 4. A Nirgrantha consumes his food and drink with : permission. 5. A Nirgrantha should take ground only for a
limited period. 6. The grant should be constantly renewed.
IV. Tenets of Continence 96 1. A Nirgrantha renounces all sexual pleasures. 2. There should be no discussion of topics relating
to women. 3. The lovely forms of women should not be
contemplated. Former sexual pleasures and amusements should
not be recalled. 5. Eating and drinking too much, eating of highly
seasoned dishes and drinking of liquors is for
bidden to a Nirgrantha. 6. A bed affected by women, animals or eunuchs
should not be occupied.
v. Tenets of Non-Possessiveness"? 1. The Nirgrantha renounces all possessions, all
attachments. 2. There should be no attachment to pleasant and
unpleasant sounds. 3. There should be no attachment to agreeable and
disagreeable forms. 4. There should be no attachment to agreeable and
disagreeable smells.