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hammering, so are tested the virtues of a bhikshu on the scales of intensity of devotion, detachment, sagacity, and tolerance. He can claim to be a shraman only if he has virtues like austerity, right knowledge and perception, tolerance, gentleness, etc.
The importance of this chapter is enhanced by the fact that treating an ascetic as a medium all commendable human virtues have been put forth eloquently. All the lofty ideals and humanitarian values can be seen in these virtues of an ascetic. One has just to replace bhikshu with human being. In a way this chapter is summary of the preceding nine chapters in just 21 verses.
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दशम अध्ययन : सभिक्षु Tenth Chapter : Sabhikkhu
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