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Or, as this principle of non-violence is said to be based on knowledge, so too are all nine principles, as is understood by faith. ||8||
**Meaning:** Or, just as this principle of non-violence is said to be based on knowledge, so too is the knowledge of the nine principles, including the soul, based on faith, knowledge, and other interests. ||8||
It is here stated that pure non-violence is the principle, therefore, the acceptance of the authority of the sutras is also right-conduct. ||9||
**Meaning:** Pure non-violence, or the pure principle, is stated only in the scriptures revealed by the Jinas. Thus, the acceptance of the authority of the sutras is also right-conduct. ||9||
The statement of pure non-violence in the sutras establishes the authority of the sutras, and from that, the being becomes pure in understanding non-violence; thus, there is no danger of mutual dependence. ||10||
**Meaning:** The statement of pure non-violence in the sutras establishes the authority of the sutras, and from that, the being becomes pure in understanding non-violence; thus, there is no danger of mutual dependence. ||10||
Since there is unanimity among all regarding non-violence, and because of the consideration of possibility (the origin of violence, the violent, the one to be violated), etc., the understanding of its purity is possible. ||11||
**Meaning:** Since there is unanimity among all regarding non-violence, and because of the consideration of possibility (the origin of violence, the violent, the one to be violated), etc., the understanding of its purity is possible. ||11||