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Neither in the bondage of iron nor in that of gold, which is covered with gold, is there any difference in dependence; therefore, there is no difference in the fruits. ||61||
**Meaning:** Whether the fetters are made of iron or gold, the dependence is the same in both; therefore, there is no difference in their fruits. ||61||
There is no difference between merit and demerit in terms of the fruits of happiness and suffering, because the fruit of merit, which is happiness, is not essentially different from suffering. ||62||
**Meaning:** There is no difference between merit and demerit in terms of the fruits of happiness and suffering, because the fruit of merit, which is happiness, is not essentially different from suffering. ||62||
The fruit of all merit is suffering, because it arises from karma. The foolish think that suffering is happiness because it is a compensation for suffering. ||63||
**Meaning:** The fruit of all merit is suffering, because it arises from karma. The foolish think that suffering is happiness because it is a compensation for suffering. ||63||
The wise consider the happiness arising from merit to be suffering because of its consequences, its pain, its karmic imprint, and its opposition to the nature of the soul. ||64||
**Meaning:** The wise consider the happiness arising from merit to be suffering because of its consequences, its pain, its karmic imprint, and its opposition to the nature of the soul. ||64||