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'Monks, these five trades
ought not to be plied by a lay-disciple.

What five?

Trade in weapons,
trade in human beings,
trade in flesh,¹
trade in spirits
and trade in poison.

Verily, monks, these five trades
ought not to be plied by a lay-disciple.'

¹ Comy. he breeds and sells pigs, deer, etc.