There, then, are the five precepts. Silena sugatim yanti. People attain a happy state through sila. People prosper through sila. Silena nibbutim yanti.
People attain peace through sila.
Tasma silam visodhaye. Therefore, keep sila ever pure. Then they prostrate three times. The procedure is now complete. These precepts are not commandments imposed on us by any dogmatic system.