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The Discourse on an Ascetic's Perceptions
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"These three perceptions of an ascetic, monks, when developed and cultivated, fulfil seven qualities.
Which three?
'I have entered upon a state of disfigurement, my livelihood is dependent on others, a different deportment is to be done by me' -
these, monks, are the three perceptions of an ascetic which when developed and cultivated fulfil seven qualities.
"Which seven? He is one who acts continuously, one of continuous conduct regarding morality, he is non-covetous, he is without affliction, he is not arrogant, he is eager to train, he regards the requisites of life as having this purpose, and he dwells putting forth strenuous energy. These, monks, are the three perceptions of an ascetic which when developed and cultivated fulfil these seven qualities." The first.