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## The Study of the Vaitalaya
**Verse 15:**
The great sage, dwelling in the empty house, endures the three types of afflictions: those from the animal realm, those from humans, and those from the divine. He does not tremble, not even a hair on his body, even when faced with these afflictions.
**Commentary:**
This verse discusses the endurance of the three types of afflictions. The afflictions from the animal realm are caused by creatures like lions and tigers. The afflictions from humans are caused by both favorable and unfavorable actions, such as respect, rewards, punishment, and beatings. The afflictions from the divine are caused by entities like ghosts, spirits, and gods, and manifest as ridicule, hatred, and suffering. The sage endures all three types of afflictions without being affected by them. This is further emphasized by the statement that not even a hair on his body trembles in fear. The word "adi" (etc.) implies that this includes other afflictions like distorted vision and facial expressions. The phrase "dwelling in the empty house" is symbolic and refers to the sage residing in places like cemeteries, which are considered fearful. The term "Mahamuni" refers to a sage like a Jina.
**Verse 16:**
The sage dwelling in the empty house does not desire life, nor does he seek worship. The fearsome beings approach him, having been subdued by his practice.
**Commentary:**
This verse highlights the detachment of the sage. He does not crave life or seek praise. His practice has subdued even fearsome beings, who now approach him without fear.