法苑珠林 22.13

22.13

Having spoken this verse, they strip off the secular clothes. The Samantapāsādikā says: "One should bathe with scented water to remove the smell of the white-robed (laity)." The Sūtra of Deliverance says: "Although putting on the robes of renunciation, one is only permitted to wear the antarvāsas and the saṃkakṣikā; one is not yet permitted to wear the kāṣāya robe. When entering the bodhimanda, one should approach the front of the upādhyāya and kneel on the right knee. The upādhyāya should regard [the candidate] as a son, and must not harbor thoughts of malice or contempt. The disciple should regard the master as a father, respecting and making offerings to him. After the upādhyāya has expounded various teachings to admonish and encourage the candidate's mind, the candidate goes to sit before the ācārya." The Samantapāsādikā says: "Water scented with perfume is poured over the crown of the head while reciting a verse of praise, saying: