Agam 30 Prakirnak 07 Candavejjhayam Sutra

Author(s): D S Baya
Publisher: Agam Ahimsa Samta Evam Prakrit Samsthan

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CANDRAVEDHYAKA PRAKĪRNAKA : 25
56. The learned (in canons) do not praise a proud and insolent person even if he is well versed in scriptures and knows of the relationship of cause and effect.
57. Those are praised who have little knowledge of scriptures but are well established in the spiritual practices, but those are not who are well versed in scriptures but strayed from the path of virtue, humility and right conduct.
58. Those, who are ever engaged in the pursuit of penance, restraint and righteousness along with knowledge, belief and conduct, establish themselves as preceptors.
59. The knowledge is implied in righteousness, the belief in conduct, penance in capability to forgive and special restraints are implied in following the ethical code.
60. Whose penance, restraints and characteristics are not
coupled with humility, their very practice of the spiritual path becomes meaningless (meaning that in the absence of humility, they cannot attain spiritual salvation through these means).