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The Sutra of the Sri Sutra Kritanga is based on contemplation. It depends on contemplation. They do not speak without contemplation because they reject knowledge. Because they do not speak without contemplation, they are false speakers, this is proven.
"They contemplate what is true and what is false, and they declare what is good and what is bad. Just as many people, when asked, have expressed their opinion." (3)
Commentary: "They contemplate what is true and what is false, and they declare what is good and what is bad. Just as many people, when asked, have expressed their opinion." (3)
Translation: The Vainyaikas (those who follow the path of humility) declare truth as falsehood and good as bad. When asked, they only advocate humility as the path to liberation.
Commentary: The author of the Sutra now proceeds to refute the Vainyaika doctrine. What is beneficial to all, what is auspicious for all, what is the true nature of reality, what is the true nature of things, what is liberation, what is restraint, that is truth. The Vainyaikas consider that truth to be falsehood, and falsehood to be truth. For example, the path to liberation, which is right faith and right conduct, is truth. The Vainyaikas consider it to be falsehood, and they believe that liberation is only through humility. They also consider the wicked, who do not perform specific virtuous actions, to be good simply because they perform acts of humility such as bowing down. They are not true examiners of dharma, because they believe that dharma arises only from humility, which is not logical. Who are these people? The author explains: "These people" are those who are known by their intellect, who are like ordinary people, who follow the path of humility, who believe that liberation and heaven are attained only through humility. There are thirty-two different types of them, and they are many. When a seeker of dharma asks them, or even without being asked, they express their opinion, their true nature, saying that liberation and heaven are attained only through humility. They are always humble, and they have accepted humility for the benefit of all. The word "name" indicates possibility, and it is possible that one's work is accomplished through humility. As it is said, "Therefore, humility is the receptacle of all good things." (3)
Commentary: The author of the Sutra begins to refute the Vainyaika doctrine. What is beneficial to all, what is auspicious for all, what is the true nature of reality, what is the true nature of things, what is liberation, what is restraint, that is truth. The Vainyaikas consider that truth to be falsehood, and falsehood to be truth. For example, the path to liberation, which is right faith and right conduct, is truth. The Vainyaikas consider it to be falsehood, and they believe that liberation is only through humility. They also consider the wicked, who do not perform specific virtuous actions, to be good simply because they perform acts of humility such as bowing down. They are not true examiners of dharma, because they believe that dharma arises only from humility, which is not logical. Who are these people? The author explains: "These people" are those who are known by their intellect, who are like ordinary people, who follow the path of humility, who believe that liberation and heaven are attained only through humility. There are thirty-two different types of them, and they are many. When a seeker of dharma asks them, or even without being asked, they express their opinion, their true nature, saying that liberation and heaven are attained only through humility. They are always humble, and they have accepted humility for the benefit of all. The word "name" indicates possibility, and it is possible that one's work is accomplished through humility. As it is said, "Therefore, humility is the receptacle of all good things." (3)