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These [actions] are performed by the root [of the soul], they are taken by the power of the passions of attachment, aversion, and delusion. 986
The tongue and the genitals are the cause of the life of the living being. It dies and kills endlessly, always. 987
Meaning: For the sake of wealth, animals, clothes, etc., for self-preservation, for food, and for lust, this living being dies and endlessly kills other living beings. 987
Because of the tongue and the genitals, the living being suffers in the endless cycle of existence. It has obtained endless suffering from the tongue and the genitals, therefore conquer them now. 988
Meaning: In this endless cycle of existence, this living being has obtained endless suffering because of the tongue and the sense of touch. Therefore, O Muni, conquer these two senses, the tongue and the genitals, meaning bring them under control. 988
The tongue is four fingers long, and the genitals are also four fingers long. Due to the fault of these eight fingers, the living being suffers. 989
Meaning: The tongue, which is four fingers long, is inauspicious, and the genitals, which are also four fingers long, are inauspicious. Due to the fault of these eight fingers, this living being suffers. 989