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certainly knows it (i. e. the body) thoroughly, for he sees it as it really is.
(201) 11. As this (living body is) so is that (dead one), as this is so that (will be); let one put away desire for the body, both as to its interior and as to its exterior.
(202) 12. Such a Bhikkhu who has turned away from desire and attachment, and is possessed of understanding in this world, has (already) gone to the immortal peace, the unchangeable state of Nibbâna. (203)
13. This (body) with two feet is cherished (although) impure, ill-smelling, filled with various kinds of stench, and trickling here and there. (204)
14. He who with such a body thinks to exalt himself or despises others—what else (is this) but blindness ?
(205) Vigayasutta is ended.
12. MUNISUTTA.
Definition of a Muni. 1. From acquaintanceship arises fear, from houselife arises defilement; the houseless state, freedom from acquaintanceship—this is indeed the view of a Muni.
2. Whosoever, after cutting down the (sin that has) arisen, does not let (it again) take root and does not give way to it while springing up towards him, him
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1 Yatha idam tathâ etam
Yathâ etam tatha idam.
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