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10. Sadachar
Mahavira & Precepts on Learning / 149
One should always be calm.
One should not be talkative in the presence of the wise.
One should always acquire valuable knowledge. One should always avoid what is worthless.
When reprimanded, one should not become indignant but remain calm and poised.
One should abandon the company of the wicked and should not indulge in fun and frolic.
One should talk less, never speak when resentful.
Study the scriptures regularly.
Meditate upon the true nature of the self.
One should not do anything disagreeable to the wise, neither in words nor in deeds, neither openly nor secretly.
He who adheres to the prescribed and approved conduct which has been practiced by the knowledgeable, incurs no criticism.
