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- 127 - The description of the doctrine of the pure scriptures and the assembly of the enlightened beings is a delusion in understanding. 14. The rise of passions leads to the transformation of one's own soul, causing delusion in virtuous conduct. 15. Possessing many beginnings leads to a shorter lifespan in hell. 16. Illusion is specific to the lower life forms. 17. A few beginnings and inherent qualities of gentleness and humility are characteristic of humans. 18. The lack of conduct is common to all. 19. The existence of attachment, self-discipline, the absence of discipline, and desire leads to the downfall of deities. 20. The crookedness of yoga and nonsensical behavior signifies inauspiciousness. 21. The opposite is auspiciousness. 22. The purity of perception, a wealth of humility and discipline, is not for those who excessively indulge in knowledge. Those with the ability to relinquish their strength, who are capable of attaining the state of an accomplished saint, who practice devotion to discourse, who have good conduct, who possess qualities of greatness, who possess the essence of the Tirthankara, should be revered. 23. Criticism or praise of the divine soul, and the concealment of good and bad qualities, lead to hypocrisy among the lowborn. 24. The inverse of this for the lowborn is rejection and lack of aspiration toward the higher ideals. 25. The obstruction of progress is a hindrance to advancement. 26.