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38 First Steps to Jainism
41. A path follower (Marganusari):
(ii)
(iii)
(v)
(vi).
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
(xiv)
(xv)
(xvi) (xvii)
(xviii)
(xix)
(xx)
(xxi)
(xxii)
Gains his livelihood by honesty.
Admires excellence of conduct and follows it.
Has marriage connection with equal and well behaved folk. Is afraid of committing sin.
Follows the customs of the time and place.
Does not talk ill of others.
Lives in good locality in a secure residence. Keeps good company.
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Worships parents.
Abandons in-secure place or place of evil reputation.
Abjures evil deeds.
Lives within means.
Dresses according to status and custom.
Develops intellect and learning.
Listens to religious discourses daily.
Eats at proper time.
Avoids food when suffering from indigestion.
Gains the three objects-Religion, wealth and pleasure without one interfering with another.
Gives alms to saints and needy.
Is free from obstinacy.
Is partial to good qualities. Does not visit prohibited territory. Acts according to his capacity. Worships the wise
Looks after his dependents. Is far sighted.
(xxiii)
(xxiv)
(xxv)
(xxvi)
(xxvii)
Specialises in his field.
(xxviii) Is grateful to the helpers.
(xxix) Is popular.
(XXX) Is modest. (xxxi)
Is merciful.
(xxxii) Has a serene disposition.
(xxxiii) Is benevolent.
(xxxiv) Fights six internal enemies-passion (kama), anger (krodha), greed (lobh), pride (mana), exultation (harsha), envy (matsara). (xxxv) Controls the five senses.
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