The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study)
by Moumita Dutta Banik | 2017 | 50,922 words
This study deals with the Catu-Bhanavara-Pali, (lit. “Text of the Four Recitals”) which in Buddhism is popularly known as “The Book of Protection”. This text, in the Pali language, represents a recital of the Dhamma meant for protection and deliverance from evil and sorrows as well as promoting welfare and well-being. The spreading time of Catubhan...
(2) The Dasasikkhapada
The next is Dasasikkhapada.[1] The Bhikkhu or nun then recites the ten precepts and the lay devotees repeat them line by line.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from killing.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from stealing.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from lying.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain drinking from liquor that causes intoxication and heedlessness.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from untimely eating.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from dancing, singing, music, and visiting unseemly shows.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from the use of garlands, perfumes, cosmetics and embeilishments.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from the use of high and luxurious beds.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from accepting gold and silver.
Thus, the Dasasikkhapada helps us to abstain from all possible sins and misconducts, thereby helping us to groom and nourish our mental conditions or ability.
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
Khuddaka-patha. No. 2, ef of Vin. 1, 83-84, Vbh. 285ff.