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When one pudgala-paråvarta time at the most remains these four stages are acquired. Even though having Mithyátva, they are directed towards the goal, because their Mithyatva is lessened. Therefore they, being auspicious, lead to the path of Salvation.
122 One who is tranquil, modest, good--Datured and endowed with excellent conduct, even if possessed of Mithyātva, is commended in Shastras as Dharmika and is blieved to be fit for Liberation. .
123 • When half of the Pudgala-parāvarta time at the most remains, an embodied being attains right. belief (P TA), that is to say those having right belief, reach Absolution within the said time.
124 .::The stages where true discrimination arises, are four, namely Sthirā, Kāntā, Prabha and Park. While under the aspect of Sthirā there is Pratyähāra i, e. a complete withdrawal of all senses from sensual objects. The perception in Sthira is clear like the lustre of a jewel