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The wise man, knowing the truth, should turn away from sin. Violence gives rise to suffering, and it is the cause of enmity, which is a great fear.
**Commentary:**
The wise man is one whose intellect is beautiful and praiseworthy. The wise man, desiring liberation, should engage in the practices prescribed by the scriptures and abandon those that are forbidden. The wise man should turn away from sin, such as violence, falsehood, etc., because the destruction of the cause leads to the destruction of the effect. Therefore, the wise man who desires the destruction of all karma should first block the doors of the inflow.
Violence, which is the taking of life, gives rise to evil karma, which leads to suffering in hell and other places of torment. It also creates enmity, which binds one for hundreds of thousands of years. Therefore, it is a great fear. Knowing this, the wise man should turn away from sin.
There is also a variant reading: "He should turn away from the world of liberation." This means that just as a warrior who has returned from battle is no longer engaged in war and does not harm anyone, so too should a virtuous person, free from sinful actions, remain on the path of restraint.