History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c71.s1.448

v5.c71.s1.448

While undergoing prāyaścittas certain rules about food and other matters were to be observed. For example, Hārīta²⁸³ prescribes that the person undergoing penance should omit on all days *māṣa* and *masūra* pulse, honey, taking food at the house of or belonging to others and sexual intercourse, should not speak at an improper time, should perform *ācamana* if he speaks with women or śūdras or those who are *ucchiṣṭa* Yama ordains that one who is undergoing a penance should omit massaging the body or head with oil, the chewing of *tāmbūla*, applying unguents and every thing else that causes one to feel strength or sexual passion.