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**865**
A sage, sitting at the root of a tree, endures the fierce wind, heavy rain, and the accompanying moisture.
**866**
The steadfast, engaged in the destruction of karma, endure wind, cold, heat, thirst, hunger, and the bites of insects.
**866**
**Meaning:** These yogis, filled with fortitude and focused on destroying karma, endure the fierce wind, cold, heat, thirst, hunger, and the bites of insects.
**867**
The great sages, knowing the virtue of forgiveness, do not get angry, even when enduring harsh words from wicked people, slander, or blows from weapons.
**867**
**Meaning:** These virtuous sages, knowing the virtue of forgiveness, endure harsh words from wicked people, slander, and blows from weapons, like a piece of iron in a fire, but they do not get angry.
**868**
If a person is able to control their five senses and is free from passions like anger, then why would they get angry with anyone in the world?
**868**
**Meaning:** If a person is able to control their five senses and is free from passions like anger, then why would they get angry with anyone in the world?