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## 58. Dasha-Shruta-Skandha Sutra
The principle that emerged is that the protection of aquatic beings is as essential as the protection of terrestrial beings, because the protection of restraint depends on the protection of life.
**Second Stage**
Humans have a special relationship with water, therefore, special care is needed in protecting aquatic beings. Hence, statements related to water are made again. In the 'Samavayanga Sutra', the following text is found: "Abhikhanam 2 Sitodaya - Viyad-Vaggariyapanina Asanam va Panam va Khaimang va Saimang va Padigahitta Bhumjamane Sabale." || 21 ||
Some handwritten manuscripts contain the following text: "Auttiyae Siodag, Raugdhannam Vaggariyannm" etc. - This means (Raj Udghat) just as there is a rainfall of dust, in the same way, drops of water fall from the body, etc. The meaning of all the above texts is that while making efforts to protect aquatic beings, one should also protect the six-bodied beings.
The question may arise that all the Shabala-doshas mentioned so far are related to character; are there no Shabala-doshas related to knowledge and vision? In response, it is said that there are Shabala-doshas related to knowledge and vision, but it is the prerogative of character, therefore, only Shabala-doshas related to character are described here.
Now the question arises why the subject of character is mentioned first, leaving the order aside? In response, it is said that the subject of character comes after vision and knowledge, and that character is only possible with vision and knowledge. Therefore, one should know the Shabala-doshas of all three. The Shabala-doshas of vision are doubt, desire, uncertainty, praise of false vision, and commendation of false vision. And the Shabala-doshas of knowledge are untimely study, disrespect for knowledge, not performing penance, hiding knowledge, reversal of sutras and meaning (order difference), and reading sutras in reverse order (leaving the order).
The conclusion is that aspiring souls should strive to purify themselves by abandoning the Shabala-doshas of right vision, right knowledge, and right conduct, so that they can attain the state of Nirvana.