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## Chapter Fourteen
**319** "Those who are equal to the earth in their forgiveness, free from the surge of passions, and endowed with eighty-four lakh virtues, **[176]** who are adorned with eighteen lakh aspects of conduct as expounded by the Jinas, who are supremely blessed with the power of austerity, and ever focused on attaining liberation, **[177]** who are absorbed in the meaning of the Jina's teachings, well-versed in the teachings of other religions, who have crossed the ocean of scriptures, and who are the upholders of Yama, **[178]** who are the creators of rules, free from arrogance, endowed with various powers, and embodiments of great auspiciousness, **[179]** these monks, adorned with all these virtues, who have subdued their karma, attain the highest state of godhood. **[180]** Then, in two or three existences, they burn away all impurities with the fire of meditation and attain the bliss of liberation. **[181]** Now, I will explain the twelve-fold path of righteousness for those who are confined in the cage of attachment and dwell in the household life. Listen carefully. **[182]** For householders, there are five Anuvratas, four Shikshavrata, three Gunavrata, and thousands of Niyamas to be observed as far as possible. **[183]** Abstaining from gross violence, gross falsehood, gross taking of others' possessions, sexual misconduct, and endless craving, these are the five Anuvratas for householders. The Jina-kings have explained the following contemplation for the protection of these vows. **[184-185]** Just as my own body is dear to me, so too is the body of all beings dear to them. Knowing this, a householder should show compassion to all beings. **[186]** The Jina-kings have declared compassion to be the ultimate limit of righteousness. For those whose minds are devoid of compassion, even a little righteousness will not bear fruit. **[187]** Any speech that causes pain to others is considered false, for truth is the opposite of this. **[188]** Killing, stealing, etc., in this life lead to imprisonment, bondage, etc., and after death, they cause various kinds of suffering in the lower realms. **[189]** Therefore, a wise person should avoid these with all his might. How can one engage in actions that lead to conflict between the two worlds?"