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or householders who are trained in self-control and penance and who have obtained liberations by the absence of passion, go to the highest region, Those who are ignorant of the truth are subject to pain. A person of pure faith always realizes the truth. Those who have attachments for this world suffer. An ignorant man kills, tells lies, steals foreign goods, and is desirous of women and pleasures. The sinners go to the world of Asuras and to the dark place.
A monk should cast aside all fetters and all hatred Pious ascetics get over the impassable samsāra Stupid sinners go to hell through their superstitious beliefs One should not permit the killing of living beings He should not commit sins in thoughts, words, and acts The pleasures are like a venomous snake The pleasures are the thorn that rankles and they should be given up like poison. A true monk is one who does not care for his life, who abandons every delusion, who always practises austerities and avoids contact with wicked men and women. A monk should not take from the householder, bed, lodging, food, drink, etc He who practises self-discipline, meditates on his soul, wise, hardy, calm, and does not hurt anybody is a true monk. He should not occupy places for sleep or rest frequented by
