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i.e. he ( his Self) can never be cut, pierced, burnt or beaten by anybody. Naturally he cannot inter se show discrimination amongst others. Whether prominent or subordinate, no distinction in preaching etc. be made. Treat life and death alike-nothing to choose between or yearn about or to fear of. Notion of "my" and "own" should not extend to anything which truly is not yours and that way you will get rid of «mineness' which cannot co-exist with Sāmāyika.
E5. (i) Ahimsā: Proclaiming themselves as religious people, but being deeply involved in this world, many persons indulge in violence, order, or cause others to do so and also approve and thus support the violence done by others. They even advocate violence, but violence is wrong and not in their own interest. By killing one variety of species a person usually kills the others also and is guilty of theft as well. Killing, or otherwise torturing means pain to the victim and pain is disliked by all : everybody wants to remain happy. Even votaries of violence if honest, should admit that troubles are not welcome. Creatures of lower category may not express their anguish but the fact of their suffering and feeling cannot be desired. One who indulges in violence remains always under fear, he develops enmity for himself. In fact, to whom thou art killing or intending to kill is thyself alone. Violence is no solution because there are more and more powerful weapons to counteract: there is no end to it. But nothing can surpass non-violence. Therefore who freely engages in doing violence to others are to be distinguished from those who feel ashamed on doing such a turbulent activity. The latter feel disturbed when even others indulge in this type of fierce actions; and compassionate ones, if happen to know of such cruel plan in advance, will try to dissuade its executors.
ES. (ii) Therefore a wise man should neither kill, torment, agonize, harass etc. any type of living being nor get it done by others nor approve it if done by others. This has been preached all along by all as a universal doctrine of dharma'. An aspirant for release should walk on the path of non-violence and do all the activities with utmost care and attention. He should not hurt anybody even by speech. One who has full knowledge of weapons and agents of violence and knowingly rejects it, can follow the rules of non-violence.
E6. Samyama : Be away from all the pāpas (vices, demerits ) enumerated by the various religious schools. Passive is better than bad positive. Adopt restricted and disciplined life-schedule. Tempo of worldly activities should be kept at the lowerst ebb. Withdraw your energies from materialism. Wondering is delimited for those who follow contraction and do not spread involvement. Abstainment forced by circumstances is unreal; it should be willingly done. Finish with all conspiracies and complexities. Avoid laughter and company of bad people and also of those otherwise innocents who have fallen pray to the company and influence of bad characters. To commit a sin and deny the same is a second folly and so also is, if he himself does not purging the vices but criticises those who have done away with them. Speak only if necessary and if you can deliver the goods; otherwise silence is the best mean, that way
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