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## Translation:
**282**
These twice-born (Dwijas) who follow impure conduct are considered to be in the dark category (Krishnavarga) by the wise. Jainas, however, who follow pure conduct are considered to be in the bright category (Shuklavarga). ||138||
The purity of the twice-born is based on the Vedas, Smritis, Puranas, good conduct, mantras, and rituals. It is also achieved by wearing the sacred thread (Devatalinga) and by renouncing desires. ||139||
Those who follow the most pure conduct, which is based on the Vedas, Smritis, etc., should be considered to be in the bright category (Shuklavarga). The rest, who are outside this purity, are considered to be impure. ||140||
Their purity and impurity should be understood based on their righteous and unrighteous conduct. Compassionate conduct is righteous, while killing living beings is unrighteous. ||141||
Therefore, Jainas, who follow pure conduct, are the highest among all castes. They are the true twice-born (Dwijas). They are not part of the Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra categories, but are superior to them and worthy of respect in the world. ||142||
Now, there might be a doubt that Jainas who are householders (Grihastha) and earn their livelihood through the six activities (Shatkarma) like agriculture, trade, etc., might also be guilty of violence. But, we say that what you have said is true. There might be a slight association with violence in the case of Jain householders who earn their livelihood through the six activities. However, the scriptures also show the purification of these faults. ||143-144||
Their purity has three aspects: **Paksham** (conduct), **Charya** (vow), and **Sadhanam** (means). Now, I will explain these three. ||145||
Among these three, **Paksham** for Jainas is the complete abandonment of all violence, which is strengthened by friendliness, joy, compassion, and impartiality. ||146||
**Charya** is the vow taken to not harm any living being, whether it is for the sake of a deity, for the success of a mantra, or for the preparation of medicine or food. ||147||
If, due to carelessness, a fault occurs in this vow, then purification is achieved through atonement. After that, one should renounce the household life and establish oneself in the path of liberation. ||148||