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## Chapter Forty-Two
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**24.** "The kings are Jains, and those who serve the Arhat's feet, they should be allowed to receive the *Shesh* (remaining) *Akshat* (rice grains) etc., because it leads to the destruction of their sins."
**25.** "Born from the lineage of the first Kshatriya, the Jinas are the embodiment of the Triratna (three jewels). Therefore, they should receive the *Shesh* *Akshat* etc."
**26.** "Just as the garland worn by the Guru is considered sacred by the sons of the family, similarly, the garland etc., adorned by the touch of the Jina's feet, should be considered sacred by the kings."
**27.** "Some may argue that the kings should not receive the *Shesh* *Akshat* etc. from the monks. This is not correct, as the Rajarshis (royal sages) and the Paramarishis (supreme sages) are of the same lineage."
**28.** "Those who are not Kshatriyas, but have taken initiation and are practicing the right conduct, become Kshatriyas. Therefore, the monks, born under the influence of the Triratna, are also considered Kshatriyas like the kings."
**29.** "From the above discussion, it is clear that those who follow a different path than Jainism are not entitled to receive the *Shesh* *Akshat* etc. from the Kshatriyas."
**30.** "Therefore, the kings should always strive to protect their lineage. Otherwise, others, by preaching false scriptures, may deceive them."
**31.** "We have discussed the first duty of the Kshatriyas, which is the protection of their lineage. Now, we will discuss the second duty, which is the protection of their intellect. The knowledge of what is beneficial and harmful in this world and the next is called intellect."
**32.** "How can one protect their intellect? The answer is by eliminating ignorance. False knowledge is called ignorance, and believing in the unreal as real is called false knowledge."
**33.** "The truth is revealed when the veil of ignorance is removed. Therefore, one should practice the teachings of the Arhats to eliminate the impurities of the mind."
**23.** "The *Shesh* *Akshat* etc. should be given to them, otherwise, their lineage may be degraded."