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The Navottara Shata Parva
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In this world, which is like a potter's wheel, souls go up and down due to their karma. Knowing this, you should condemn this worldly state. Now, give up your silence and speak words that are beneficial.
Upon hearing this, the man was overjoyed. He got up, his fever gone, his body tingling with joy, his eyes and face beaming. He circled the Muni, as if possessed by a spirit, and then fell at his feet, like a tree that has been cut down.
He said, "Oh, you are all-knowing! You see the state of all beings, even while sitting here. I was drowning in the terrible ocean of samsara, but you, my Lord, have shown me the three jewels of knowledge out of compassion for all beings. You have divine wisdom, so you know my thoughts."
Saying this, he renounced his family and took initiation. This story of the former merchant is well-known. Many people in the world became monks and lay followers. They went to his house and saw the bags made from the skins of the jackals, which caused a lot of commotion and wonder.
Then, Gautam Swami said, "Oh King! People laughed at these Brahmins, saying, 'These are the same jackals who eat meat, now they have become Brahmins.' These two Brahmins, who are deluded by the philosophy of 'Brahman is everything,' and who are addicted to killing animals, have cheated all the people who desire happiness. These pure monks, who are rich in tapasya, are superior to Brahmins. True Brahmins are those who follow the vow of non-violence. Those who wear long hair, which is like a great vow, who have the yajnopavita of forgiveness, who perform fire sacrifices through meditation, who are peaceful, and who are dedicated to achieving liberation, are called Brahmins. On the other hand, those who are involved in all kinds of beginnings, who are always unchaste, are called Brahmins in name, but not in deed.