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13. PRECEPTS ON VIGILANCE
(160) This is with me and this is not, this is done by me and this is not; even while a man is fondling thus, he is removed away by death; how can one be careless in this state?
(161) He who sleeps, his many excellent things of this world are lost unknowingly. Therefore, remain awake all the while and destroy the Karmas, accumulated in the past.
(162) It is better that the religious-minded should awake and the wicked should sleep; this is what Jina said to Jayanti, the sister of the king of Vatsadeśa.
(163) A wise person of sharp intelligence should be awake, even amongst those who sleep; he should not be complacent, because time is relentless and the body is weak, (So) he should ever be vigilant like the fabulous bird, Bhāranda.
(164) Carelessness is the cause of Karma i.e.influx. Vigilance stops it. He who is invigilant is ignorant, and he who is vigilant is wise.
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