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Constantly criticizing transgressions does not purify the soul from karmic impurities and keeps it in a state of emotional distress. As the practice of yoga is obstructed and the passions become weaker, the occurrence of transgressions becomes less frequent. The second category is those who do not criticize transgressions out of fear of disgrace, reproach, censure, or condemnation, or out of fear of losing fame, reputation, or worship and respect. The third category is those who criticize but do so hypocritically. They think, "If I don't criticize, my present life will be ruined and my future life will also be miserable. If I criticize, my present and future life will be prosperous, or if I criticize, I will attain knowledge, vision, and good conduct." The scriptures prescribe double penance for hypocritical critics. The fourth category is those who criticize without hypocrisy. They are: 1. well-born, 2. of noble lineage, 3. humble, 4. knowledgeable, 5. insightful, 6. virtuous, 7. forgiving, 8. self-controlled, 9. free from attachment, 10. free from regret. This is the category of such seekers. Their conduct and conviction are both pure. Whether the critic is a seeker of liberation or not, they should always criticize in front of a seeker of liberation. In the absence of a seeker of liberation, in front of whom should they criticize? There is a sequence for this, which can be known by studying the Chhedasutras. Why is the editing of the Vyavaharsutra the ultimate goal of the life of restrained souls? - "Purity of conviction," that is, complete liberation of the soul (from karmic impurities), and for this, the purity of conduct prescribed by the Vyavaharsutra is essential. Just as physical health requires purification of the stomach, and purification of the stomach requires purification of food, similarly, spiritual well-being requires purity of conviction, and purity of conviction requires purity of conduct. Because without purity of conduct, purity of conviction is absolutely impossible. In worldly life, transactions are conducted only with those who are honest (in giving and taking money). Similarly, in spiritual life, actions like worship and veneration are performed only with a seeker of pure conduct. 1. Gatha - Payiriyapayamulam, Ganturna Sai Parakkama / Tahe Savvena Attasohi, Kayavva Es Uvaeso. / Jah Sakusalo Vi Vejjo, Annassa Kahei Attano Vahi / Vejjassa Ya So Souto, Padikamma Samarabhate // Jayante Na Vi Evam, Payachchittavihimapano Niunam / Tah Vi Ya Pagadatarayam, Paloedevvayam Hoi / Jah Balo Jappanto, Kajjamakajjam Cha Ujjuyam Bhanai / Tam Tah Paloija Mayaamaya Vippamukko U / -Vyav. U. 10 Bhashya Gatha 460-471 / [ 33 ]