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Driven by the momentum of fervor, born from the favorable wind of austerity, they embark on the path of detachment, relying on the vessel of conduct. || 49 ||
With the jewel of pure consciousness placed in the casket of goodwill, the wise traverse unimpeded to the city of liberation. || 50 ||
**Meaning:** In crossing the ocean of existence, the means (instrument) is the firm bond of right faith, the vessel is conduct with its eighteen thousand planks (principles), the rudder is knowledge, the holes are sealed by restraint, the guards are the secrets, the pavilion is conduct, the two stages are exception and renunciation, the invincible warriors are the countless virtues, the pillar of the well is the right conduct, the white flag is the spiritual cloth, and the momentum is the fervor born from the favorable wind of austerity. This vessel of conduct sails on the path of detachment. Boarding this vessel of conduct, the wise, with the jewel of pure consciousness placed in the casket of goodwill, reach the city of liberation unimpeded. Thus, contemplate with single-pointed focus. || 46-47-48-49-50 ||
Just as in a play, when the curtain falls, there is a fear of the play ending, so too, in the play of existence, there is a fear of the end of the play. || 51 ||
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