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The Book of the Fives
The Book of the Fives

294(9)-302(17)A Nigaṇṭha,Etc.

Author: Bhikkhu Bodhi @ IAPT

294(9)-302(17)A Nigaṇṭha,Etc.

"Bhikkhus,possessing five qualities,a Nigantha...a shaven-headed disciple...a matted-hair ascetic...a wanderer...a māgandika...a tedaṇḍika...an āruddhaka...a gotamaka[277]...a devadhammika is deposited in hell as if brought there. In regard to the māgandika and the following,Mp says only'that they are types of sectarians(titthiya).I am uncertain which of these terms designate a specific religious school and which designate only a mode of practice.Hence I use initial capitals only for those that are known to designate religious schools contemporary with the Buddha.
What five?
He destroys life,takes what is not given,does not observe celibacy,speaks falsely,and indulges in liquor,wine,and intoxicants,the basis for heedlessness.
Possessing these five qualities,a devadhammiika is deposited in hell as if brought there."