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446 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
friends, a peacemaker, a lover of peace, impassioned for peace, a speaker of words that make for peace.’
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“Or he might say: ‘Putting away rudeness of speech, Gotama the recluse holds himself aloof from harsh language. Whatsover word is blameless, pleasant to the ear, lovely, reaching to the heart, urbane, pleasing to the people, beloved of the people— such are words he speaks.’
“Or he might say : ‘ Putting away frivolous talk, Gotama the recluse holds himself aloof from vain conversation. In season he speaks, in accordance with the facts, words full of meaning, on religion, on the discipline of the Order. He speaks, and at the right time, words worthy to be laid up in one’s heart, fitly illustrated, clearly divided, to the point.’
“Or he might say: ‘Gotama the recluse holds himself aloof from causing injury to seeds or plants.
‘He takes but one meal a day, no eating at night, refraining from food after hours (after midday).
‘He refrains from being a spectator at shows, at fairs, with nautch dances, singing, and music.
‘He abstains from wearing, adorning or ornamenting himself, with garlands, scents, and unguents.
He abstains from the use of large and lofty beds.
‘He abstains from accepting silver or gold.
‘He abstains from accepting uncooked grain.
‘He abstains from accepting women or girls.
‘He abstains from accepting bond-men or bondwomen.
‘He abstains from accepting sheep or goats.
‘He abstains from accepting fowls or swine.
‘He abstains from accepting elephants, cattle, horses and mares.
‘He abstains from accepting cultivated fields or waste.
‘He abstains from acting as a go-between or messenger.
‘He abstains from buying and selling.