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(32) By turning away from the world he strives to do no bad actions.
(33) By giving up collections of alms in one district only he overcomes obstacles.
(34) By abandoning articles of use he obtains successful study.
(35) By not taking forbidden food he ceases to act for the sustenance of his life.
(36) By conquering his passions he becomes free from passions.
(37) By renouncing activity he obtains inactivity.
(38) By renouncing his body he acquires the preeminent virtue of the perfected ones.
(39) By shunning company he obtains singleness and avoids disputes, quarrels, passions, etc.
(40) By giving up all food he prevents his birth many times.
(41) By perfect renunciation he enters the final stage of pure meditation.
(42) By conforming to the standard of a monk's life he obtains case and will be careful.
(43) By doing service he acquires karma which brings about for him the name and family name of a Tirthankara.
(44) By fulfilling all virtues he will not be born again.
(45) By freedom from passions he destroys the ties of
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