The Tipiṭaka in Three Languages

Nandamāṇavakapañhāniddesa

Suttapiṭaka · Khuddakanikāya · Cūḷaniddesa · Vol. 30 · Section 309

[309] **"They speak of purity in many forms"** means: by means of many kinds of auspicious ceremonies (maṅgala) consisting of observances (vatta) and superstitious excitement (kutūhala), they speak of, tell of, declare, explain, and proclaim purity (suddhi), complete purity, thorough purity; release, liberation (vimutti), and complete release. Therefore it is said: "they speak of purity in many forms."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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