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Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c9.859

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c9.859

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3. Upakkilesa Sutta.—Four things prevent the sun and the moon from shining with their full brilliance—clouds, mist, smoke and dust and Rāhu. Similarly four things diminish the holiness of ascetics and recluses—intoxicants, sex, money and wrong livelihood.¹