The Doctrine of the Jainas, Described after the Old Sources c10.62

c10.62

§149. The modes of deportment which may be added here, are attuned to the note of decency, sociability and consideration. Even a slight indication of harshness is punishable (Nis. 2, 18; 13, 13-16; 15, 1-4). Ebullitions are called *asamāhi*, disrespectfulness is known as *asāyaṇā*; of the former we have 20 kinds, of the latter 33 (Dasā 1 and 3). The monk is obliged to behave in a strictly reserved and unobtrusive manner; when found singing, dancing, making music, imitating animal voices, laughing and disguising himself he is liable to prosecution (Nis. 4, 27; 11, 64-70; 17, 134-138). The reserve he exercises towards dissenters and profane persons (*annauthiya* and *gāra-tthiya*) quite naturally goes back to different causes. No more than he may call in their help is he allowed to render them a service or any other kind assistance, comp. Nis. at various places. This also applies to laymen (§ 163).