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For a place of abode and the like, such as beds, chairs, 

 &c.:— 



Patisankha yoniso senasanaih patisevami yavad eva sltassa 

 patighataya unhassa patighataya damsa-makasa-vatatapa-sirimsa 

 pasampkassanaih patighataya yavad eva utuparissaya vinodanam 

 patisalldnaramattharii. 



[la wisdom I occupy this abode as a protection against cold, as 

 a protection against heat, as a protection against gadflies and 

 mosquitoes, wind and sun, and the touch of serpents, to keep off 

 the inclemency of the seasons, for the sake of peace of mind.] 



And for medicines and the like : — 



Patisankha yoniso gilanapaccayabhesajja-parikkharam. pati- 

 sevami yavad eva uppannanaih veyyabadhikanaih vedananain 

 patighataya abhyapajj haparamatayati. 



[In wisdom I take medical requisites and drugs for the cure of 

 sickness and the ills that arise therefrom, to secure the blessing of 

 freedom from suffering.] 



