It is up to you, Gad.
- If it works for you, that is fine.
- Practicing any number of precepts (rituals) without understanding the Noble Truths/Paticca Samuppada/Tilakkhana will not get one to Nibbana. That is my understanding.
- That is not to say that abiding by precepts is bad. It must be done. However, that is not enough. Understanding the unfruitful (anicca) nature of this world is necessary to attain any magga phala, including the Sotapanna Anugami stage..
