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MAHÂVAGGA.
1, 32, 2.
2. “And let (the antevâsika), O Bhikkhus, choose his â kariya in this way: Let him adjust his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, salute the feet (of the âkariya), sit down squatting, raise his joined hands, and say: “Venerable Sir, be my âkariya, I will live in dependence on you, Sir.”' (This formula is repeated thrice.)
(If the other answers): “Well” (&c., as in chap. 25. 7).
3. The antevâsika, O Bhikkhus, ought to observe a strict conduct towards his âkariya' (&c., as in chap. 25. 8–24).
End of the duties towards an âkariya.
33. "The akariya, O Bhikkhus, ought to observe a strict conduct towards his antevâsika'(&c., as in chap. 26).
End of the duties towards an antevâsika.
End of the sixth Bhânavâra.
34,
At that time the antevâsikas did not observe a proper conduct towards their âkariyas (&c., as in chap. 27.1-8).
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