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"one should reside for four months" clear by an incomparable simile, he says: "just as," etc. "Indeed" means truly. "Of him" means of the former adherent of another sect. The connection is: "the former adherent of another sect residing." "Within" means within the four months. "Of a nature to be destroyed" means perishing. Non-existence. "Pariggaṇhāti" means to grasp by distinguishing. "Nāmarūpaṃ vavatthapeti" means to establish name-and-form, saying "this is name, this is form." "Characteristic" means the characteristic of bending and breaking, or the characteristic of impermanence, etc. With reference to the abandonment of wrong view and doubt by the stream-entry path, it is said "uprooted... etc. ... dart." "Abbuḷhaṃ" means it was carried up, it means it was lifted up. The prefix "ati" indeed has the meaning of "upwards." "On that very day" means on the very day of attaining that stream-entry path. And this is a locative usage. "On that very day" means on the very day of being a stream-enterer. "His" refers to the former follower of another sect. Because the bowl is not mentioned in the Pāli, it is said "the bowl too is likewise." Just as a robe should be sought from the preceptor, so too the bowl, is the meaning. "This" refers to the bowl and robe. "His" refers to the former follower of another sect. "Others" means those other than the preceptor. "By them too" means by others too. "Contrary" means opposite. "Dependent" means subject to. "Because of dependent livelihood" means because the former follower of another sect had a dependent livelihood on the preceptor. "His" refers to the preceptor. "Obedient" means one who does what is said. Even in a sentence, even in a compound, because the word "vacana" (word) expects the word "tassā" (his), the compound "vacanakaro" (obedient) is formed. The same method applies here in "upajjhāyena āyattajīvakattā" (because of dependent livelihood on the preceptor). "Therefore" means for the reason of being obedient. "Fire-worshippers" means fire-worshippers. It shows the meaning of the word "aggika" (fire-worshipper) as "they worship fire with this." "Ascetics" means those with matted hair. Because they have matted hair and ascetic practice, they are called "matted-haired ones" and "ascetics." "These" refers to the matted-haired ones. Explaining the meaning of the statement "they do not reject action," it says "there is action, there is result of action." "This very going forth" means this very ascetic going forth. "Of these" refers to the matted-haired ones. "In the teaching" means in the Buddha's teaching. "Of them" refers to the relatives; the connection is "they protect this." "They" refers to the relatives. "Indeed" means truly, or because. "Of the chief of relatives" refers to the relatives. Thus, he is the best, or the best of relatives, the best of his relatives, this is the connection with the Buddha. 26. Story of the Five Afflictions 88. In "Magadhesu," since it is stated with a plural word, it is the name of a country, thus he says "in the country named Magadha." And of non-humans: and of other beings than humans. The word "ussanna" and the word "ussada" are synonyms for having attained growth, thus he says "ussannā, having attained growth." With "phātippattā," he shows the same meaning. By them: by the five afflictions such as leprosy. Therein: among the five afflictions such as leprosy. That which afflicts, harms, oppresses is an affliction (ābādho). That which cuts, severs the limbs and minor limbs is leprosy (kuṭṭhaṃ). In "rattakuṭṭhaṃ vā" (red leprosy or), the word "vā" (or) includes white leprosy and others. "Kīṭibha, daddu, khajju, and other types": kīṭibha and daddu and khajju are kīṭibhadaddukhajjuyo. Those of which these are the beginning are kīṭibhadaddukhajjuādayo. Their type is kīṭibhadaddukhajjuādippabhedo, that too. Therein, kīṭibha: the word division should be made as kīṭa ibha. Therein, kīṭa means worm. By this, a nest of worms should be taken as "kīṭo." Like a worm is kīṭo, a type of leprosy. Ibha means elephant. By this, the strength of an elephant should be taken as "ibho." Like an elephant is ibho, a type of leprosy. Kīṭa itself is ibha, kīṭibha, a specific type of leprosy, which people call "a specific type of leprosy." Daddu means itch. For it bites, gnaws, harms the body, or it is called daddu. By changing one "da" to "ra," "daddu" is also a reading. Which people call "pve:" (ringworm). Khajju means itching. For it scratches, pains, eats the body, or it is called khajju. Which people call "khajja" (scabies). "Kacchū" is also a reading, but that is an incorrect reading because it is included by the word daddu. That is leprosy. In a naturally covered place: in a place naturally covered, meaning in a place covered by clothing. By this, especially covered, clothed. Thus. The connection is, if it is in the non-growing stage. Natural color means natural skin. The meaning is, as the skin is without color. This is not said with reference to the color-object. A fatty tumor: "medo" means fat is in it, "gaṇḍo" means a boil forms; a fatty boil is a fatty tumor. What people call "fatty tumor". Jujube seed: "kola" is called the jujube fruit, its seed is a jujube seed. The connection is, if it is in the non-growing stage. Existing skin, or developed skin. Wool-like boils: "uṇṇiyo" means they rise upwards, those very boils are wool-like boils. What people call "wool-like boils". Here and there means in that particular body part. Milk-pustules: "khīrā" means milk is in them, those very pustules are milk-pustules. What people call "milk-pustules". Among those pustules. The connection is, milk-pustules are boils. Rough pustules: pustules of a rough nature. Because of their rough nature, beings even go to death by them, or at least suffer greatly. What people call "milk-pustules". The connection is, lotus-calyx-like boils. Like the calyx of a lotus, thus lotus-calyx-like. What people call "lotus-calyx-like". The connection is, mustard-seed-like boils. Mustard-seed-like: their size is that of a mustard seed. What people call "mustard-seed-like". All those: all those pustules, or types of boils. Among those pustules, or types of boils. Lotus-white-lotus-petal-colored: "paduma" is red, "puṇḍarīka" is white; its color is like the color of their flower petals, thus lotus-white-lotus-petal-colored, conch-leprosy. What people call "lotus-white-lotus-petal-colored, conch-leprosy". By which, by leprosy. The connection is, as the body of cattle is spotted, so the body of humans becomes spotted. In that white leprosy. Consumption disease: wasting disease. For it is indeed... It does not dry up flesh, blood, etc., therefore it is called 'sosa'. Which in the world they call 'sāṃsa' and 'sosa disease'. In that sosa disease. 'Apamāra' means 'apasmāra' (epilepsy). Indeed, because it is removed from the essence, it is called 'apamāra', having changed 's' to 'm'. Which in the world they call 'apamāra' and 'arū?'. Therein, in the two kinds of madness. And this is a locative case indicating basis. It is difficult to treat, is the connection. 27. Story of the Royal Servant Here, in 'uccinatha' (gather), showing the meaning of the root 'ci' as 'to grow', he says 'may you grow'. 'Sotāpannattā' (because of being a stream-enterer) means because of King Bimbisāra's state of being a stream-enterer. 'Ghātetha' (kill) means deprive of life. 'Hanatha' (strike) means hit. 'Tato' (from him) means from the preceptor. The teacher is superior, is the connection. 'Tato' (from him) means from the teacher. This is the saying, it has come, is the connection. The judicial ministers spoke with false speech, is the construction. 'Amacca' (minister) means one who is always with the king in all royal duties. The word 'amā' is an indeclinable in the sense of 'with'. From the indeclinable 'amā', the suffix 'acca' is used in the sense of 'being' (in Moggallāna, Sutta 4.23). 'Mahāmatta' (great minister) means one who has great power and authority. Here, the word 'mattā' denotes authority. 'Sevaka' (servant) means one who serves and attends the king. 'Bhattavetanabhaṭa' (wage-earning servant) means a servant for the sake of food and wages. 'Tassa' (his) means of the royal servant. 'Sons, grandsons, brothers, etc.' - by 'etc.' it includes nephews and so on. 'Yo pana' (but whoever) means but the royal servant. 'Niyyātetī' (hands over) means gives. 'That position' means that position of royal servant. 'Or by whom' means or by a worker. 'For what reason' means for the reason of which action. 'Or whoever' means or the royal servant. 'Pabbajassu' (let him go forth) means make him go forth. 28. Story of the Thief 'Diṭṭhapubba' (seen before) means Aṅgulimāla was seen before. This is the thief. He is Aṅgulimāla. Hearing the words from others, is the construction. They are people. 'Ubbijjantipi' (they are agitated) means they are agitated in body. 'Uttasantipī' (they are terrified) means they are terrified in mind. Aṅgulimāla was not ordained by the bhikkhus, but by the Blessed One... This one is an ascetic, so why was it said, "Not, monks"? He says, "The Blessed One is himself the master of the Dhamma." "Master of the Dhamma" means lord of the Dhamma, or lord of gods and humans by the Dhamma, meaning ruler. The phrase "a training rule for monks" is to mean that monks should not do it. "Therein" refers to the words "Not, monks," and so on. By "having tied a banner," and so on, he shows the meaning of the word "dhajabandha" (banner-tier) as the tying of a banner, like a banner-tying, or one who goes about as a banner-tying. "Therefore," because he is a banner-tier, therefore. "Yo" means a thief. "Or waylaying" means or waylaying on the path. "And it is known" – here the word "ca" (and) is for summarizing the sentence. It means, "Not only does he wander, but he is also known." "This" refers to the act of thieving. "Kingship" refers to the state of being a king.