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Question
With reference to the ‘Sangha’; explain the following:
The Ten commandments
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Solution
The ten commandments were as follows:
- To speak the truth
- To abide by Brahmacharya
- not to harm creatures
- not to own property
- to shun music and dancing
- to take meals only at fixed time
- not to use intoxicants
- not to use scented goods
- not to sleep on cushions
- not to keep money
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