Early Monastic Buddhism v2.c38.s3.18

v2.c38.s3.18

In the Sigālovādasutta, the following duties are prescribed for a gahapati:—(i) abstinence from killing, speaking falsehood, stealing and adultery; (ii) avoiding commission of offences through strong will (chanda), hatred (dosa), delusion (moha) and fear (bhaya); (iii) refraining from drinking and merry-making, evening shows, dramatic performances, dice-plays, evil friends and idleness; (iv) avoidance of enemies posing as friends and obtaining sincere friends; (v) looking after parents, teachers, sons and wife, friends and advisers, servants and workers, Samaṇas and Brāhmaṇas.⁵