“Mendicants, the dawn is the forerunner and precursor of the sunrise.
In the same way accomplishment in ethics is the forerunner and precursor of the noble eightfold path for a mendicant.
A mendicant accomplished in ethics can expect …” …
“… accomplished in enthusiasm …”
“… accomplished in self-development …”
“… accomplished in view …”
“… accomplished in diligence …”