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47. He who accepts forbidden alms viz such food as he himself
asks for, as has been bought for his sake, or as he gets regularly (as by right and customs) and who, like fire, devours everything, will go to hell from here, after having sinned. (47)
48. A cut-throat enemy will not do him such harm as his own
perversity will do him, the man without pity will feel repentence in the hour of death.
(48)
49. In vain, he adopts nakedness who errs about matters of
paramount interest; neither this world nor the next will be his; he is a loser in both respects in the world. (49)
50.
Thus, the self-willed sinner, who leaves the road of the Highest Jinas, who with the appetite of an osprey is desirous of pleasure, will grieve in useless sorrow. (50)
51. A wise man who hears this discourse-an instruction full of
precious wisdom-and who deserts every path of the wicked, should walk the Road of the Great Nirgranthas. (51)
52. He who possesses Virtuous Conduct and Life, who has
practised the best self-control, who keeps away from sinful influences, and who has destroyed his Karman, will reach (in the end) the greatest, best and permanent place (viz-Mukti).
(52)
53. Thus, the austere and calm, great ascetic and great sage
who kept great vows and possessed great fame, preached, at great length, this great sermon; the great duty of the Nirgranthas.
(53).
54. And King Śréņika pleased, spoke thus: You have truly shown what it is to be without protection
(54).
55. You have made the best use of human birth, you huve
made a true gain, Ogreat sage, you are a protector ( of
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