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fgd kfnf"ogkefki k; ko n'kue- VII.9 Hims disvih mutr p y vadyadar anam
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fgd kfn i kp&nkškka ea , $gd vký i kj ykødd 'vik;' vks 'vol' dk n'ku Hkkouk dj us; X; gA The observer of the vows should contemplate the consequences of violence etc. are calamity and reproach in this life and in the next.
Meaning:
Q. VII.9.1 A.VII.9.1
What is the result of committing the five sins like violence etc? By committing these sins, one is subjected to many miseries in this and future lives and also faces shame in this life itself.
Q.VII.9.2 A.VII.9.2
What is meant by calamity (ap ya)? It means total destruction of activities which lead to prosperity and bliss.
Q.VII.9.3 A.VII.9.3
What is meant by insult (avadya)? It means getting insulted by others.
Q.VII.9.4
A.VII.9.4
What are the calamities and insults caused in this life and future lives by committing violence? He who commits violence is always subjected to animosity in this life. He is also subjected to misery, imprisonment and suffering in this life. And in the future life, he takes an inauspicious birth.
Q.VII.9.5
A. VII.9.5
What are the calamities and insults caused in this life and future lives by speaking lies/untruth? He who speaks lies becomes untrustworthy in this life. He is meted out punishment by having his tongue cut and he develops animosity with people against whom he lied. In future life, he takes an inauspicious birth.
Q.VII.9.6
A. VII.9.6
What are the calamities and insults caused in this life and future lives by stealing? He who steals others possessions first gets insulted by all. Then he gets beaten, bonded / imprisoned, given blows on body / face / ears / eyes etc. In future life, he takes an inauspicious birth.
Q.VII.9.7
A.VII.9.7
What are the calamities and insults caused in this life and future lives by being unchaste? He, who is unchaste, has his mind agitated by lustful disposition and amorous excitement. Like an elephant full of lust is tricked by a false female elephant for imprisonment in forests, similarly a person with lustful disposition suffers body blows from others. He first gets insulted by all. Then he gets beaten, bonded / imprisoned, given blows on body/ face/ears / eyes etc. In future life, he takes an inauspicious birth.
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