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Time-Series 10.
323. Think like this, be focused in auspicious meditation, be without beginning, abandon passions and attachments, be dedicated to self-benefit, do not associate with anyone. || 896 || A little bit of learning is enough for one who is full of good conduct. What is the use of much learning for one who is devoid of good conduct? || 897 || A little bit of learning is enough for one who is full of good conduct. What is the use of much learning for one who is devoid of good conduct? || 897 ||
Meaning: A muni who is full of good conduct defeats even a learned student of the ten previous scriptures, even if he has only learned a little bit. Because what is the benefit of knowing many scriptures for one who is devoid of good conduct? There is no benefit. Without the observance of good conduct, the five poisons cannot be destroyed. || 897 || Knowledge is the rudder, speech is the wind, meditation is the boat, and good conduct is the sailor. It is by the combination of these three that the worthy beings cross the ocean of existence. || 898 || Knowledge is the rudder, speech is the wind, meditation is the boat, and good conduct is the sailor. It is by the combination of these three that the worthy beings cross the ocean of existence. || 898 ||
Meaning: Knowledge is the rudder, meditation is the wind, and good conduct is the boat. It is by the combination of these three that the worthy beings cross the ocean of existence. || 898 || Knowledge is the illuminator, austerity is the purifier, and restraint is the protector. It is by the combination of these three that liberation is attained in the Jain teachings. || 899 ||