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Knowledge destitute of action is of no consequence; action done from ignorance is also of no consequence. (It is a well known fact that) the lame man, even though all the time seeing the fire, burned and the blind man, even though running, also burned.
28.
As long as old age does not afflict, as long as disease does not grow and as long as the senses do not decline, then one should pursue the spiritual path.
29.
The gift is of four kinds. The division of which lies in food, medicine, books (Scriptures) and fearlessness. That (gift) should be offered. It is said. This has been so described in the Upasakādhyayan (book of the householder).
30.
Surely, awareness is the mother of spirituality; surely, awareness is the fosterer of spirituality; awareness is its enhancer and awareness is the begetter of unconditional happiness.
31.
One should move with awareness, stand with awareness, sit with awareness and sleep with awareness. (One doing all this and) talking and eating with awareness, does not bind vicious Karma.
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