Early Monastic Buddhism v1.c15.s2.8

v1.c15.s2.8

*Sammā-ājīva* = refraining from earning livelihood by improper means, i.e. arts and crafts of laymen. Some of these are:² astrological or astronomical forecasts, interpretation of dreams and omens, use of magical spells, determination of the nature of men, animal and things by their signs, acting as go-betweens between kings, taking part in marriage ceremonies, giving medicines and so forth.