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The Three Jewels 45
51. The forty-nine combinations can also be classified according to the medias and methods which is usually done. There are:
a)
1:1
1:2
1:3
2:1
9 combinations of one method and one media marked 9 combinations of one method and two medias marked 3 combinations of one method and three medias marked 9 combinations of two methods and one media marked 9 combinations of two methods and two medias marked 3 combinations of two methods and three medias marked 3 combinations of three methods and one media marked 3 combinations of three methods and two medias marked
1 combination of three methods and three medias marked
2:2
2:3
3:1
(h)
3:2
3:3
49
52. The above should not be considered as idle jugglery but as an exhaustive analysis throwing light on the subject from all angles on the range of activities possible. Thereby it permits a judicious application of mind and energy to regulate one's thoughts, words and deeds to practise self-restraint to steer clear of all sinful acts.
53. It must have been clear that the 49th combination of restrain on three-fold methods as well media is applicable to saints. Laity is free to select any of the 49 combinations, even beginning with one method and one media, for abjuring sins to proceed on the path of Right conduct.
54. It may
be
clarified
that
the
49
combinations
are not
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