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II. Rules Regarding Dwelling —contd.
Vanaprastha Sannyasi
VI. 43 “He shall neither possess a fire, nor a dwelling he may go to a village for his food, (he shall be) indifferent to everything, firm of purpose, meditating (and) concentrating his mind on Brahman.”
III. Rules as to Mode of Life
Vanaprastha Sannyasi
VI. 6 “Let him wear a skin or a tattered garment; let him bathe in the evening or in the morning and let him always wear (his hair in) braids, the hair on his body, and his nails (being unclipped).”
VI. 44 “A potsherd (instead of an almsbowl) the roots of trees (for a dwelling), coarse worn-out garments, life in solitude and indifference towards, everything are the marks of one who has attained liberation.”
VI. 52 “His hair, nails and beard being clipped carrying an alms-bowl, staff, and a water-pot let him continually wander about controlling himself and not hurting any creature.”
VI. 53 “His vessels shall not be made of metal, they shall be free from fractures, it is ordained that they shall be cleansed with water, like (the cups called) Kamasa, at a sacrifice.”
VI. 54 “A gourd, a wooden bowl, an earthen (dish) or one made of split cane, Manu the son of Swayambhu, has declared (to be) vessels (suitable) for an ascetic.”
IV. Rules as to Means of Livelihood
Vanaprastha Sannyasi
VI. 11 “With pure grains, fit for ascetics, which grow in spring, and in autumn and which he himself
VI. 49 “ Delighting in what refers to the Soul sitting in the posture prescribed by the Yoga,