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## The Sutra Kritanga Sutra
If a virtuous person's conduct slips, and both those on his side and those on the opposing side point out his slip and speak harshly to him, he should not be angry with those who point it out. He should think, "I should contemplate the truth of what this angry, wise person has said. If his anger is true, then what is there to be angry about? If it is false, then what good is anger?"
Even if a person of lower standing than himself, guided by the path of the Arhat, or following the customs of the world, advises him, the virtuous person should contemplate the ultimate truth and not cause distress or pain to the advisor. He should not speak harshly or cause him pain. Instead, he should say, "This is my fault, for I am engaged in improper conduct, and this is why he is advising me. If the advisor says, 'You should not engage in such improper conduct, but rather follow the conduct of the ancient sages,' the virtuous person should contemplate with a neutral mind and vow, 'I will do so from now on.' He should also repent for his past misdeeds, thinking, 'May my misdeeds be false and not affect my life again.' He should think, 'The advice I have received is for my own good. By not following it, I will harm myself.' Thus, he should be afraid of himself and not be careless. He should not engage in improper conduct.
## Commentary
The commentary explains that the virtuous person should not be angry with those who point out his mistakes, but should instead contemplate the truth of their words. He should also repent for his past misdeeds and vow to do better in the future. The commentary also emphasizes the importance of following the path of the Arhat and the conduct of the ancient sages.
## Verse 10
**Original:** वणंसि मूढस्स जहा अमूढा, मग्गाणुसासंति हितं पयाणं । तणेव (तेणावि) मज्झं इणमेव सेयं, जं मे बुहा समणुसासयति ॥१०॥
**Translation:** Just as in a forest, the ignorant are guided by the wise, who show them the right path for their benefit, so too, I consider it beneficial for me to be guided by the wise.
**Commentary:** This verse uses the analogy of a lost person in a forest being guided by the wise to illustrate the importance of following the guidance of the wise. The virtuous person should be happy to be guided by the wise, as it is for his own benefit.