Sadhu Paksha continues. With no contact with guests, the spirit of the day is monastic training.

"In vain the foolish man

accuMulates food.

I tell you, truly,

it will be his downfall!

He gathers to himself

neither friend nor comrade.

Alone he eats;

alone he sits in sin.

The ploughshare

cleaving the soil

helps satisfy hunger.

The traveler, using his legs,

achieves his goal.

The priest who speaks

surpasses the one

who is silent.

The friend who gives

is better than the miser."

Rig Veda 10.117. 6Ð7. VE, 851"