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CANDRAVEDHYAKA PRAKĪRŅAKA : 23
50.
The only disciple, who is dedicated to the study of scriptures, who is always respectful towards the teachers, who is righteous, patient and capable of increasing the grace of the sermons received by him should be given the sermons
51.
One, who is devoid of these qualities, even if endowed with many others, should not be given the sermons even if he is the very son of the preacher. What to say of the others?
52.
Herein is narrated the process of examining the ability of the disciple for imparting the knowledge of the canonical texts, as laid down in the scriptures. The disciple, desirous of treading the path to spiritual salvation, ought to be tested in this manner.
53.
I have briefly narrated this glory of the virtues of the deserving disciples. Now, listen intently to the ethical code of conduct (Vinaya Nigraha Guņa).
54.
THE ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT : THE
FOURTH DOOR The right conduct is the door to spiritual salvation. (Therefore), never forsake the right conduct. Surely, one, who knows little about the scriptures, destroys the karmic bonds by practicing the rules of right conduct.
55.
One, who wins the insolent with humility, the corrupt with righteousness and the sin with piety, conquers the three worlds.
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