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## The Study of Truth
**Translation:** A Sadhu should not seek praise or glory through his teachings. He should not say anything that is pleasing to some and displeasing to others. He should renounce all evil deeds and teach Dharma with a pure heart, free from passions.
**Commentary:** The Sutra means that a Sadhu should perform all religious practices, such as austerities, without seeking any reward, such as praise, respect, or material possessions. This is especially true when teaching Dharma. A Sadhu should not desire praise or fame for his teachings. He should not tell stories that are pleasing to some and displeasing to others, such as tales of kings, gossip, or deceitful stories. He should not criticize deities that are worshipped by others. He should be free from attachment and aversion, and should consider the needs of his listeners. He should teach Dharma in a way that is appropriate for them. The Sutra concludes by saying that a Sadhu should renounce all evil deeds, both those he has committed himself and those committed by others, and should teach Dharma with a pure heart, free from passions.
**Verse 23:**
**Translation:** A Sadhu, seeing the truth, should renounce all violence towards all beings. He should not desire life or death, and should renounce the world, free from the bonds of Maya.
**Commentary:** This verse concludes the discussion of the study of truth. It says that a Sadhu should see the truth of Dharma and renounce all violence towards all beings, both large and small. He should not desire life or death, but should renounce the world and be free from the bonds of Maya.