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asceticism, light of true renunciation must dawn upon his mind. He must have been thoroughly convinced of the evanescence of earthly objects, and the fact that the revolution in the cycle of births and deaths as man, animal, angel and the denizen of hell, are due to sensual pleasures and enjoyments. Contentinent, right reasoning, good judgment and a proclivity to keep good company he must have acquired before he vows asceticism. His mind must be free from passions, sins, doubts and knots of scruples in his heart. Right Belief, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct as embodied in the above, are the surest neans to break off the trammels of the world. It must form his clear understanding, that whoever is practised in these lines, and gets mastery over his passions, and secures cardinal virtues, is sure to make spiritual progress towards final beatitude. With these beliefs, firm convictions and holy considerations, present before his mind, he vows asceticism. After his initiation into asceticism, if he cherishes desires for wealth, gems and other valuable possessions,
