法苑珠林 20.64

20.64

The second is called 'prostration of chanting in harmony to seek renown'. Although free of haughty arrogance, the mind has no pure contemplation. Hastily adjusting one's deportment, body and mind simulate reverence. Seeing others, the body moves lightly and bows hastily as people pass. The body is sluggish and the mind is weary; it merely resembles compliance, with only a slight semblance of conformity. Its merit is slight and meager; it is not genuine veneration. This is solely because the mouth chants while the mind is distracted. This is called the 'prostration of chanting in harmony'.