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　　 19. Having abandoned his former passions, not contracting new ones, not wandering according to his wishes, being no dogmatist, he is delivered from the (philosophical) views, being wise, and he does not cling to the world, neither does he blame hi, , mself. (913)

　　 20. Being secluded amongst all the doctrines (dhamma), whatever has been seen, heard, or thought, he is a Muni who has laid down his burden and is liberated, not belonging to time (na kappiyo), not dead, not wishing for anything. So said Bhagavat. (914)

　　Mahâviyûhasutta is ended.

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　　14. TUVATAKASUTTA.

　　How a Bhikkhu attains bliss, what his duties are, and what he is to avoid.

　　 1. ”I ask thee, who art a kinsman of the Âdikkas and a great Isi, about seclusion (viveka) and the state of peace. How is a Bhikkhu, after having seen it, extinguished, not grasping at anything in the world

　　” (915)

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　　 2. ”Let him completely cut off the root of what is called papañka[1] (delusion), thinking "I am wisdom;"”--so said Bhagavat,--”all the desires that arise inwardly, let him learn to subdue them, always being thoughtful. (916)

　　 3. ”Let him learn every Dhamma inwardly or outwardly; let him not therefore be proud, for that is not called bliss by the good. (917)

　　 4. ”Let him not therefore think himself better (than others or) low or equal (to others); questioned by different people, let him not adorn himself[2]. (918)

　　 5. ”Let the Bhikkhu be appeased inwardly, let him not seek peace from any other (quarter); for him who is inwardly appeased there is nothing grasped or rejected. (919)

　　 6. ”As in the middle (i.e. depth) of the sea no wave is born, (but as it) remains still[3], so let the Bhikkhu be still[3], without desire, let him not desire anything whatever.” (920)

　　 7. He with open eyes expounded clearly the Dhamma that removes (all) dangers; tell (now) the religious practices; the precepts or contemplation[4]. (921)

　　 8. Bhagavat: ”Let him not be greedy with his eyes, let him keep his ears from the talk of the town, let him not be greedy after sweet things, and let him not desire anything in the world. (922)

　　 9. ”When he is touched by the touch (of illness),

　　[1. Aviggâdayo kilesâ. Commentator.

　　2. Nâtumânam vikappayan titthe.

　　3. Thito.

　　4. Akittayi vivatakakkhu sakkhi

　　 Dhammam parissayavinayam,

　　 Patipadam vadehi, bhaddan te,

　　 Pâtimokkham athavâpi samâdhim.]

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　　let the Bhikkhu not lament, and let him not wish for existence anywhere, and let him not tremble at dangers. (923)

　　 10. ”Having obtained boiled rice and drink, solid food and clothes, let him not store up (these things), and let him not be anxious, if he does not get them. (924)

　　 11. ”Let him be meditative, not prying, let him abstain from misbehaviour[1], let him not be indolent, let the Bhikkhu live in his quiet dwelling. (925)

　　 12. ”Let him not sleep too much, let him apply himself ardently to watching, let him abandon sloth, deceit, laughter, sport, sexual intercourse, and adornment. (926)

　　 13. ”Let him not apply himself to practising (the hymns of) the Âthabbana(-veda), to (the interpretation of) sleep and signs, nor to astrology; let not (my) follower (mâmaka) devote himself to (interpreting) the cry of birds, to causing impregnation, nor to (the art of) medicine. (927)

　　 14. ”Let the Bhikkhu not tremble at blame, nor puff himself up when praised; let him drive off covetousness together with avarice, anger, and slander. (928)

　　 15. ”Let the Bhikkhu not be engaged in purchase and sale, let him not blame others in anything, let him not scold in the village…

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