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(iv) He should not speak about provocative topics because
they bring about the malady of passion; (v) He should not behave in a childish way. He should not
play such childish games as gambling, dice etc. They are signs of infatuation and they bring unnecessary
punishment; (vi) He should speak sweetly and get work done by others;
he should not speak coarsely to workers. It will not
bring glory to him if he does so. (3) GUNAVAN : (i) If you want to become a Gunvan i.e., a man of virtues,
you should be engaged in studying the scriptures; (Carrying out such activities as study, contemplation,
enquiry, assimilation etc.); (ii) You must carry out such spiritual activities as Jap
(austerity) Vandan (salutation) and observing rules
and vows etc.; (iii) You must show politeness to elders and men of virtues.
(When they appear you must stand up; you must approach them, entreat them to be seated; make polite enquiries; and when they leave, you must bid them
farewell etc.); (iv) You must be free from all prejudices. You must not
disbelieve the statements of the Shastrajnas (those who
have mastered the scriptures). (v) You must always listen to the voice of the Jin and
should act according to it; because without this, the gem
of Samyaktva cannot become pure. (4) RIJUVYAVAHARI (Simplicity and sincerity) : In order
to be a Rijuvyavahari (i) You should not utter anything which is false and ambi
guous. You should not engage yourself in specious arguments. You must speak the truth so that there may be no increase in ignorance and existence in samsar as a consequence of such actions. It is absolutely proper
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