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Only a rare man who is a **Sakaamani** (one who has attained liberation) can achieve **Nirjara** (destruction of karma), not many others. Therefore, it is to be abandoned. ||16||
**Sadanushthana** (right conduct) is the path for those who are **Taddhetu** (motivated by the right cause). This is also achieved by those who are **Charmaavarti** (in the final stage of existence) without **Anabhoga** (enjoyment of the fruits of karma). ||17||
**Bhavartha:** Men who follow the path are motivated by their love for **Sadanushthana** (right conduct) and perform **Taddhetu** (right conduct). This conduct is achieved by those who are **Charmaavarti** (in the final stage of existence) without **Anabhoga** (enjoyment of the fruits of karma). ||17||
This **Charma Pudgalparavartakal** (final stage of existence) is the youth of **Dharma** (religion), while the rest of the time is the childhood of **Bhava** (existence). In this **Charma Pudgalparavartakal**, there is a love for **Satkriya** (righteous actions), while in the earlier stages, there is respect for **Asatkriya** (unrighteous actions). ||18||
**Bhavartha:** This **Charma Pudgalparavartakal** (final stage of existence) is the youth of **Dharma** (religion), while the rest of the time is the childhood of **Bhava** (existence). In this **Charma Pudgalparavartakal**, there is a love for **Satkriya** (righteous actions), while in the earlier stages, there is respect for **Asatkriya** (unrighteous actions). ||18||
Just as a young man finds childish play embarrassing due to his attachment to **Bhoga** (enjoyment), similarly, a **Dharma** (religious) person finds **Asatkriya** (unrighteous actions) embarrassing due to his love for **Dharma** (religion). ||19||
**Bhavartha:** Just as a young man finds childish play embarrassing due to his attachment to **Bhoga** (enjoyment), similarly, a **Dharma** (religious) person finds **Asatkriya** (unrighteous actions) embarrassing due to his love for **Dharma** (religion). ||19||