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Which are these
enemies?
The primary enemy is the undisciplined soul. Once you win over this
you can easily win five senses and four passions. Conquering these all move without fear,
In a stormy sea with great waves a boat is drifting in the wrong direction. You are in that boat. How would you cross the
sea?
Great sage, a boat with a hole can never cross the sea.
But my boat is without any hole. Therefore I am sure to cross the sea.
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Bhante, which is that boat and which
is that sea?
This world is like a sea and this body is like
a boat. The soul rides that boat. With the help of the sail of discipline it
crosses the sea.
OOO
Thus, Gautam gave logical answers to all the questions put forth by Keshikumar Shraman who uttered with joy
Great scholar, you are highly intelligent. You have unfathomable knowledge. All my
doubts have been removed.
And Keshikumar Shraman joined the religious order of Bhagavan Mahavir with all his disciples.
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