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By means of praise and other upaya, how can one even slightly remove the delusion? Alas, such is the uneven creation of the karma of delusion in the house of existence. ||16||
**Meaning:** Even a virtuous man is delighted to see the beautiful corners of the eyes of the wealthy who possess abundant wealth, and he is saddened to see their angry gaze. Then, with great difficulty, he pacifies them with praise and other upaya, and removes their anger. Alas! Such is the uneven creation of the karma of delusion in the house of existence. ||16||
**Priya Preksha is the beloved, Vinaya is the son, Gunarati is the daughter, Viveka is the father, and the pure and spotless Parinati is the mother.** This is the clear and distinct family of the pure soul. The being has not seen this family while wandering in the endless cycle of existence; yet, he has the desire for the happiness of association in the external family of wife and children. This is indeed a wonder. ||17||
**Chapter Four**
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