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fallen from religion, and destitute of religious glory like
sacrificial fire devoid of lustre at the end of the rite; they despise him as they would do a cobra of fierce venom whose fangs have been uprooted. (12). For a man fallen from monkhood, following irreligious practices and possessed of breach of character, there is in store here in this world irreligion, infamy, ill-repute and bad name among common persons and eventually a fall into hells. (13). Having enjoyed the various enjoyments with & licentious mind and having led a life of want of self-control, the monk goes after death to a condition which cannot be contemplated; enlightenment is not at all easy for him even after he has revolved in many existences. (14). In the case of this hell-insect, full of pain and living in misery, there is to roll a very long period like Palyopama or Sāgaropama ( before he will become free from pain ); why should I then think of my pain here (which is practically little ) when compared with that of the insect? (15). This my misery will not remain long; temporary is the desire of enjoyment of a being; if it does not vanish with this body, ( during lifetime), it will vanish when the life would terminate, (16). When & monk has got a determined thought that he would rather abandon his body rather than Religious Law, senses cannot move him as he is settled in self-restraint just as tempestuous winds do not move the Mountain Meru. (17). Having seen this, & wise monk should know his ( spiritual) gain and the various means: guarded in three, & monk should follow the precepts of Jina in body, word and mind. (18). Thus I say.
APPENDIX 2. I would like now to state the conclusion which is a part of the Sacred Learning stated by the Omniscient; having heard this, virtuous persons have their mind,
