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法軌被時，景仰斯立。謙恭斂敬，俗禮命章；遜恪攝儀，道宗爰始。豈以形服標異，而得倨慢無知；良由致敬有方，故能清革耳！故《增一》云：有慚愧二法住世，則相恭敬。是故比丘，當勤共學。比時移情淡，禮義云亡。鄙末之小僧，妄參眾首；眉壽之大德，奄就下行；以武力為智能，指文華為英彥。如斯冐罔，孰可言哉？故輒略提引，永成明誡。

When the standards of the Dharma are applied to the world, reverence and admiration are thereby established. Modesty, courtesy, and restrained respect are the foremost precepts of secular etiquette; humility, deference, and disciplined deportment are the very beginning of the doctrinal school. How could the outward marks of form and attire justify insolence and ignorance? It is truly because paying respect has proper methods that one is able to reform and purify! Therefore, the Ekottarika-āgama states: 'When the two dharmas of shame (hrī) and remorse (apatrāpya) abide in the world, people respect one another. For this reason, bhikṣus should diligently train together in them.' Lately, as times have changed, sentiment has grown shallow, and propriety and righteousness have vanished. Petty monks of mean capacity presumptuously take their place at the head of the assembly, while elders of venerable age suddenly descend to the lower ranks; physical strength is mistaken for wisdom, and rhetorical floridity is designated as supreme talent. Who can adequately speak of such presumption and deception? Therefore, I have briefly cited and outlined these matters to serve as an enduring, clear admonition.