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XXXII : CANDRAVEDHYAKA PRAKĪRŅAKA
spread the light of spiritual knowledge in the universe. (1) From this auspicious invocation by the author, the question naturally arises that generally the trigem - the right-knowledge (Samyagjñāna), the right-belief (Samyagdarśana), and the rightconduct (Samyakcăritra) are mentioned together. Then why the conduct has not been mentioned here with the knowledge and the belief ? However, answering this question the author says, in verse 77, that the one which is knowledge the same is the conduct. From this it appears that the author has included the right conduct within the right knowledge itself. This, however, is the author's distinct view. We do not find this idea has been adopted in any other canonical work. The author says that this is a text that leads an aspirant to the high road to spiritual emancipation (Mokşa-mārga).
Fundamentals regarding Humility (Vinaya Guna):
From whatever description that is available in the first door called, Vinaya Guna, it is clear that the greatness of any disciple does not depend on the vastness of the knowledge gained by him, but on his humility. It has been said of a disciple, sans humility, who insults his masters that he does not earn fame and respect in this world but the one who attains knowledge with humility earns trust and fame everywhere. (3-6)
Those who insult the master as well as knowledge and, under the influence of the-false belief, remain attached to the worldly desires, have even been said to be saint-tormentors or saint-killers. (7–9) The knowledge has been described as the giver of happiness not only in this world but also in the next.
About the masters, who endow learning, and the disciples, who receive it, it has been said that teachers and students who are free from four passions and sorrow and are simple hearted are as
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