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monk, but followed in a more extended and intensive way by the latter.
A saint while observing the five main vows fully and without any transmigration, has to observe the following 8 rules of con-- duct also :1. Five kinds of caution (Samiti).
(a) Irya Samiti, proper care in walking. (b) Bhasha Samiti, proper care in spea
king. (c) Eshna Samiti, proper care in eating. (d) Adana-Nikshepa Samiti, proper care
in lifting and placing the bowl, etc.. (e) Utsarga Samiti, proper care while
attending calls of nature. II. Three kinds of Restraint (Gupti), (a) of
mind, (b) of word, (c) of body.
These 8 rules of conduct taken together with the 5 Vows make the 13 rules of practical Right Conduct laid down for a Saint.
Six Essential Daily Duties of a Saint. (Avashyaka).
From the real point of view this means. that a really true and independent Saint must.
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