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SÓTRAKRITÂNGA.
They do not long for sensual pleasures, they do not engage in works. All that (the heretics) always talk about, is opposed to the right faith. (35)
Excessive pride and deceit, all worldly vanities : all this a wise man knows and renounces, and thus brings about his final Liberation. (36)
Thus I say.
TENTH LECTURE,
CALLED
CAREFULNESS".
The wise (Arhat) having pondered on the Law proclaimed it; learn from me correctly what is carefulness. A monk who forms no resolutions and is possessed of carefulness, should wander about, giving no offence to any creature; (1)
To no living beings, whether they move or not, whether above or below or on earth, by putting a strain upon them by his hands or feet? Nor should he take from householders anything that is not freely given. (2)
Having mastered the Law and got rid of carelessness, he should live on allowed foods, and treat
i Sa mâhi = samadhi. This word has not only the meaning 'meditation,' but also a much wider one. Here it is explained as
the means of obtaining Môksha.' I have chosen 'carefulness,' because it is less technical than control,' which I have used in other places.
? The first part of verse 2 to be construed with the last part of the preceding verse.
3 Ladhe.
