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## Translation:
**358**
**1007**
From the beginning of the earth, there is always destruction for them.
**Meaning:** The earth-bodied beings and those who are dependent on the earth are always destroyed by the digging and burning of the earth.
**1008**
Therefore, the beginning of the earth is of two kinds, and also of three kinds. It is not appropriate for those who follow the path of the Jinas for their entire life.
**Meaning:** Because there is violence in the beginning, therefore, the two kinds of beginning of the earth, by the body, speech, and mind, are not suitable for the ascetics who follow the path of the Jinas for their entire life.
**1009**
Whoever does not have faith in the earth-bodied beings, as designated by the Jinas, is far from the words of the Jinas, and there is no establishment for him.
**Meaning:** Whoever does not have faith in the earth-bodied beings, as designated by the Jinas, is far from the words of the Jinas, and there is no establishment for him in right faith, etc.
**1010**
Whoever has great faith in the earth-bodied beings, as declared by the Jinas,