adjective only in phrase ādi˚ leading to the highest purity of life DN.i.189, DN.i.191 DN.iii.284; AN.iv.166.

fr. brahmacariya

concerning (the fundamentals of) the pure and holy life; belonging to primary or fundamental morality; forming a cause or beginning of the holy life

…the law of genuine pure conduct A. V, 21. Cf. ādibrahmacariyaka-sīla

…pure conduct see: ādibrahmacariyaka-sīla, does neither lead to aversion, detachment, ceasing, nor to peace, not to full comprehension,…

Ādibrahmacariyaka-sīla: ‘morality of genuine pure conduct’, consists in right speech, right bodily action and right livelihood, forming the…

…original Dpvs.iv.26.

• -brahmacariyaka belonging to the principles or fundaments of moral life DN.i.189; DN.iii.284;…