Prakrit Proper Names (Agamic Index I) v1.c5.197

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Agara An illustration given in support of abandoning consecrated food Agara took consecrated rice from a woman mendicant (parivrajika) to subjugate her husband but she could not give it to him fearing death On the contrary she threw it away It was now eaten by some ass The ass as a consequence started push ng the door of their house Monks are advised not to take consecrated food to avoid such occurrences 1 OghN 598 9