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Shri Sutrakritanga Sutram. Commentary - The author of the scripture, now giving another discourse on the same subject, says -
When a deer or other animal is severely wounded, exhausted, and weakened by the use of traps, snares, and other devices by the hunter, then even though it is urged in various ways, it cannot move or even make the sound 'vah' due to fatigue. This indicates the state of the charioteer. Just as a charioteer is unable to properly drive the chariot, and keeps whipping the ox to make it move forward, similarly, the weakened ox, due to its debility, cannot traverse the uneven, hilly, and rugged terrain, and despite its best efforts and anguish, remains incapable of bearing that burden. It gets stuck in the mud and other difficult places, and becomes distressed.
Evam kamesan.a viru ajasue payahe santhavam.
Kami kame n.a kamae laddhevaavi aladdha kan.hui.
Translation:
Thus, the wise should renounce attachment to sensual desires, even if they are presently enjoyed. The one who is desirous should not desire the objects of desire, whether obtained or not obtained.
Commentary: The author explains the essence of the previous example. Just as the wise, skilled person who is engrossed in the pursuit of sense objects cannot easily renounce them, even if he thinks of doing so someday, and remains weak like the ox unable to leave the difficult path, similarly, one should not desire the objects of desire, whether obtained or not obtained. The person of great fortitude should become indifferent and dispassionate towards the enjoyed sense objects, just as Jambusavami, Vajrasavami and the awakened young monk.