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Having experienced intorable affliction again and again undoubtedly in this infinite world, then I told in my mind in the follwoing way.
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If I am released from this formidable affliction immediately, I will go into religious ceremony relating to a saint. By virtue of which I shall become forgiving, conqueror of senses, and devoid of violence.
27.
Oh king! having thought precisely in this way, I slept. (Surprisingly) in the diminishing night, my pain went towards decline.
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Then, in the morning I was in good health. Having taken the permission of my relatives, I moved into the state of saintship. By virtue of which I became forgiving, conqueror of senses and devoid of violence.
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The consequence is that I have become the protector of myself and of others and also of all beings, mobile and immobile.
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