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KULLAVAGGA.
VIII, 5, 2.
But the woman, being woke up by the noise, said to the man, "Why, Sir, are you beating this Bhikkhu ?'
You have been defiled by this Bhikkhu.'
Not so, Sir. This Bhikkhu has done nothing' (said she), and had the Bhikkhu set free.
Then the Bhikkhu, on going to the Årâma, told the matter to the Bhikkhus. ... murmured .... told the Blessed One . . . . he said to the Bhikkhus:
*Therefore, O Bhikkhus, do I establish a rule of conduct for Bhikkhus going their rounds for alms, which they are to observe therein.
2. ‘A Bhikkhu, O Bhikkhus, who intends to go his round for alms, should put on his waistcloth (&c., as in chapter 4, § 3, sentences 1 and 3, down to the end).
When he enters a dwelling, he should take notice (where he goes, saying to himself), “ By this way will I go in, and by this way will I come out." He should not go in, nor come out, roughly. He should not stand too far off, nor too near, nor too long; and he should not turn back too easily.
'As he stands still he should notice where (the people in the house) seem willing or not willing to give (him food). If she lays aside her work, or rises from her seat, or wipes a spoon, or wipes or puts ready a dish, he should stand still, perceiving that she seems willing to give.
When food is being given to him, he should lift up his robe (Samghâti) with his left hand so as to disclose his bowl?, take the bowl in both his hands,
* The bowl is always carried by the left hand under the robe. On panâmeti, see the note at V, 9, 5.
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