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- The Shri Sutra Kritanga Sutra states that some people, driven by enmity, engage in actions that perpetuate animosity. For example, Jamadagni destroyed Kartavirya in retaliation for his wife's mistreatment. Kartavirya's son then killed Jamadagni, leading to Jamadagni's son, Parashurama, making the earth devoid of Kshatriyas seven times. Subsequently, Kartavirya's son, Subhume, killed Brahmanas twenty-one times. As it is said:
"A powerful man is not satisfied with an act of retaliation equal to the offense. He desires to inflict greater pain on his enemy and strives to eradicate him completely." (1)
Thus, beings under the influence of passions engage in actions that perpetuate animosity, extending to their children and grandchildren. This is the strength of those who engage in actions, the ignorant and the careless. It has been explained and elaborated upon.
Now, I will describe the strength of those who do not engage in actions, the wise. Listen to me. As promised, the Sutrakar says:
"Free from material attachments, completely liberated from all bonds, he destroys the evil karma, like fire consuming fuel, from within." (10)
Commentary: "Dravya" refers to a being worthy of liberation. "Dravya cha bhavye" (material possessions belong to the worthy) indicates that he is free from passions, devoid of attachment and aversion. Alternatively, it could mean that he is like a liberated being, with minimal passions. As it is said:
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