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The Sutra Kritanga Sutra, which is the guide to the right path, should be especially honored by considering the great benefit of the Pulinda, Kirata, etc., who show the right path. Bhagwan Mahavira or the Ganadharas have presented this analogy or example in this regard. By following it, understanding its essence or secret, the Sadhu establishes the benefit given by inspiration in his soul. Just as I have been freed from the forest of falsehood, which is full of many troubles like birth, old age, death, etc., by the advice of this man. Therefore, I should worship this supremely benevolent man by standing in front of him when he comes, with respect, humility, etc. There are many examples in this regard. For example, the one who wakes up a sleeping man in a house burning with fire is his closest relative and benefactor. And the one who tells a man who is about to eat sweet food mixed with poison that the food is faulty and prevents him from eating it is his closest relative and well-wisher.
Just as a guide cannot know the way in a dark night, not seeing, he knows the way when the sun rises, illuminated.
Commentary: This is another example given by the Sutra. Just as a guide, even though he is familiar with the area, cannot know the way in a dark night covered by heavy clouds, because the way is covered by darkness, he cannot see his own hands, etc., he does not know it properly. The same guide, when the sun rises, the darkness is removed, and the sky is illuminated, he knows the way, which is marked by stones, caves, high and low places, etc., he sees the desired place, he understands it properly by considering its defects and qualities.
Thus, the Sutra presents an example and then explains its essence.
Similarly, a person who is not firm in Dharma, does not know Dharma, not understanding. He, when he gets angry, does not see the Dharma, like the eyes see when the sun rises.