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# The old Devala law-book — fragments 5.4

English (machine translation) 5.4

- **Language:** English

### [5.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.niti.dharma.upasmrti.devala*fragments~en-mt.5.4)

What is eaten under a vow when half the day has passed, less by three mouthfuls, is called the single meal (ekabhakta).

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