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Here, for the word "pucchitabbā" (should be asked), showing the manner of asking along with the object, he says, "in which place," and so on. There, "katarasmiṃ…pe… coḷakaṃ" (in which…etc…rag) shows the manner of asking. "Āvāsikā bhikkhū" (resident monks) shows the object. "Pattharitabbaṃ" (should be spread) refutes the meaning of the root "saj" as "to abandon" in "vissajjetabbaṃ" (should be put away). In "gocaro pucchitabbo" (the alms-round should be asked about), showing that the word "gocara" is one in meaning with the word "bhikkhācāra" (alms-round), he says, "the alms-round should be asked about." Of alms Wandering here is alms-round, the village for food. 'Where' means in which village. By "What" and so on, it shows the manner of asking for water and so forth. 'What time' means at what time. 'For one going out' means for one going out from the monastery. 'Should be looked out for' means should be seen. By "If he is able," it shows that here the word 'sace' is a synonym for 'yadi' (if), and 'ussahati' (exerts) is a synonym for 'sakkoti' (is able). The connection is: for one who is able, the duty of cleaning the monastery. 2. Account of the Resident's Duty In the resident's duty, this decision should be known, is the connection. 'Everything should be done' is the connection. 'His' means of the elder newcomer. By "If he is wise" and so on, it shows that if the foolish one does not say "Sweep the shrine courtyard for a while," one should put down the broom and only perform his duty. Since "Only medicine should be done" is stated with emphasis, even if the foolish one does not say "Do the medicine for a while," only medicine should be done. By "For he is wise" and so on, it only shows that the newcomer should not be spoken to. Showing the duty outside the Pāli, he says "Moreover" and so on. 'By fanning' means with a fan. Indeed, 'bījana' is neuter gender, 'bījanī' is feminine gender. By this commentary statement "should be fanned" (masculine) and "should be fanned" (neuter), the meaning of the word should be made: 'bījana' is that by which one fans, 'bījanī' is that by which one fans. 'His' means of the elder newcomer. 'Should be smeared' means should be anointed. 'Indeed' means truly. 'Here' means in wiping the sandals. 'Where' means in which monastery. The connection is: by the resident who was asked. By "To his presence... (etc.)... does not obtain," it shows that even if one does not come intending for oneself, one cannot fail to perform the duty for a newcomer who has arrived at one's presence. 3. Account of the Departing Monk's Duty In the departing monk's duty, this decision should be known, is the connection. 'There' means in the section on lodgings. 'Having put all that away' is the connection. Where, on which stone slabs, stone pillars... on them, termites do not climb. On that stone slab or on those stone pillars, whatever lodging is made, for one who does not ask, there is no offense – this is the connection. "On the four stones, etc." is said – this is the connection. "Made in the place where termites originate" – this is the connection. This is the advantage. And "of beds and chairs placed in a leaky house" – this is the connection. 4. The Story of the Practice of Rejoicing 362.Here, regarding "It was prosperous," rejecting the meaning of the root `idh` as "to grow," he says, "It was accomplished." "When the senior monk of the Sangha is seated" – this is the connection. "The junior monk is seated for the purpose of rejoicing" – this is the connection. "Even when requested by the senior monk of the Sangha" – this is the connection. "The rejoicer speaks" – this is the connection. `Anu` means repeatedly, or afterwards, one who gladdens the donors with a Dhamma talk is a rejoicer. If he says "Go," he is a rejoicer – this is the connection. "His" means of the rejoicer. "People cause to be done" – this is the connection. The word "by one" is the causative object in the word "cause to be done." "His" means of the monk who caused it to be done. "Due to rejoicing" means due to the cause of rejoicing. `Upanisinnakathā` means a talk given to those seated nearby. "For rejoicing" means for the purpose of rejoicing. "Requested" means requested by oneself. "Here" means in the matter of rejoicing. By "one who has produced excrement," it shows that the suffix `ita` is in the sense of "produced" by understanding it as "excrement has been produced for him." 5. The Story of the Practice in the Refectory 364. `Bhattaggavatta` means `bhattagga` is where food is received, a serving place. The practice to be done there is `bhattaggavatta`; in that `bhattaggavatta`, such a decision should be known – this is the connection. A serving place for people is where people, with their children and wives, reside and feed the monks. By "clinging too much," it shows that the meaning of `khad` root in `anupakhajja` (not pressing against) is "harming" by "clinging too much." "When there are seats" means when seats are present. "For the junior monk who sits down" – this is the connection. "He incurs" means he incurs an offense. When asked, not... The meaning is, the elder, grumbling, incurs (an offense). 'Saṅghāṭi' means the outer robe. 'Pattadhovanaudaka' means water for washing bowls, that is, water for washing bowls for eating. 'Gahetabba' means to be taken, that is, to be taken by hand. The meaning is, as it is being taken. 'Mattāya' means in measure, that is, in due proportion. In 'sabbiādīsu eva', the word 'eva' should be supplied. 'Sabbiādīsu' means among the 'sabbi' (oil) and other ingredients, it is a locative of specification. 'Yaṃ' means that 'sabbi' and so on. 'Appahoti' means it is not enough, that is, it is not enough for all the bhikkhus. 'Taṃ' means that 'sabbi' and so on, it is connected with 'sampādehi' (prepare). It is connected with 'such sabbi and so on'. The meaning is, which is the refectory. 'Hatthadhovanaudaka' means water for washing hands, that is, water for washing the hands of those who have eaten. 'Antarā' means in the middle, that is, in the middle of the meal. 'Pipāsitena' means by one who is thirsty, that is, by one who wishes to drink. 'Gale' means in the throat. Regarding 'nivattantena' (by one returning), it is asked from what place one returns, and it is said, 'from the refectory.' The meaning is, 'how, in what manner, should one return?' Why should the junior bhikkhus return first? It is said, 'because of the crowded places,' and so on. 'Nikkhamanokāsa' means the space for going out, that is, the space for going out first. 'Paṭipāṭiyā' means in order, that is, in order of seniority. 'Dhure' means at the front, that is, near the house door. The word 'dhura' here means 'near'. The meaning is, 'if the junior bhikkhus are seated inside the house.' 'Antarena' means through the interval, that is, through the opening between the bhikkhus, or through the middle. 'Viraḷāya' means sparsely, that is, thinly. 6. Discourse on the Observance of the Alms-round 366. The meaning is, in the observance of the alms-round, such a decision should be known. It is connected with 'having taken cotton' or so. 'Yañca' means whatever object, it is connected with 'having taken'. 'Karontī ṭhitā vā' means standing doing, that is, standing having done or standing doing. 'Taṃ' means that action. And regarding 'not looking at the face of the alms-giver,' because it is stated in the feminine gender, rejecting the meaning that one should not look only at a woman's face, it is said, 'whether it be a woman' and so on. By 'at the time of giving alms,' it shows that there is no fault even if one looks at other times. It rejects the undesirable meaning that one should not look at all times at one who is giving alms at one time. 7. Observance of the Forest Dweller Thus 368. In the duty of the forest dweller, thus the decision should be known, is the connection. Here, regarding "should descend from the dwelling," since there is no monastery for one sitting at the foot of a tree or similar in the forest, "dwelling" refers to a place of residence, it is said, meaning "should depart from the place of residence." Regarding "having put the bowl into the bag," how should the bowl be put into the bag? It says, "if outside," and so forth. There, "the bowl should be put in" is the connection. "Having washed and made" means in the verses, "the bowl with water" should be connected by changing the case. That too means the bamboo tube too. "Near" means near the dwelling of the forest dweller. And just as a fire-drill is desired for the forest dweller, so too a fire-drill is desired for one who has entered the wilderness, is the connection. "Of the group dweller" means one who dwells with a group, it is connected to "of the forest dweller." "By that" means by the fire-drill. By "constellations are indeed constellation-terms," it shows that the constellations like Assayuja (as in Abhidhānappadīpikā, verses 58-60) are called constellation-terms because they are the cause for knowing the directions and for knowing the time. 8. Account of the Duty Regarding Dwellings 369. In the duty regarding dwellings, thus the decision should be known, is the connection. "Door" means the main door. "Great thoroughfare" means to be used by great people. "There" means at the door. "Having asked" means having asked an elder, it is connected to "of a senior of the same group." "It is proper" means it is proper to dwell as one pleases. "Should be turned around" means should be turned facing all sides. 9. Account of the Duty Regarding the Hot-Bath House and So Forth 371. In the duty regarding the hot-bath house, thus the decision should be known, is the connection. "Outer platform" means the outer veranda. 373. In the matter of rinsing the mouth, thus the meaning should be known, is the connection. "Having drawn out" means having drawn out water. "Should be rinsed" means should be washed. For it is said in the root-lists,