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He does so. He happily brings whatever they ask for; as a result of that sinful act, he alone suffers terrible torments in hell. When he endures those terrible torments, no one, including his son, comes to his aid. On the contrary, his son and others, having received the wealth left behind by the deluded person, enjoy themselves, while he, poor fellow, alone suffers torment in hell. Therefore, one should renounce attachment, the root of all suffering. ||11||
The one blinded by attachment does not see what exists, but the one blinded by attachment sees what does not exist as existing. This is the great difference between the two. ||12||
**Meaning:** A person born blind does not see what exists, but a person blinded by attachment sees what does not exist as existing. This is the great difference between the two. ||12||
By contemplating the impermanence of life, one develops love for the beloved even more. Considering the beloved as one's own life, one rejoices due to attachment. ||13||
**Meaning:** Under the sway of attachment, a being considers his beloved, who destroys his life, as inseparable or impermanent, and therefore, due to excessive love, considers her more precious than life itself and rejoices. ||13||
1. In some places, the reading is "inseparability" instead of "impermanence."
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