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undly repented for my lapses and horrifying blunders. Afterwards I made remarkable and astounding progress."
"In the light of my personal life it is advisable for all seekers after truth not to lose a moment and immediately adopt the beneficial and sacred vows. The purity achieved by vows will do no harm, even if the person is devoid of right faith, the primary requisite for salvation. It will at least check your wanderings in the torturours*low conditions of life like sub-human beings or hellish beings.
First you can very easily abandon those eatables which disturb your physical health. You can also adjure those objects, which you are not going to enjoy for a particular period due to their nonavailability. In view of your very few needs you can abandon those objects which you are not going to enjoy then. Those practices, which are harmful to the individual, society or nation, should also be given up.
Since you are a man, behave like a sensible and rational person. You are supposed to be superior to other beings. In fact you are superior to other creatures. Remember the pertinent point that you are not a beast. Even sub-human animals subdue their passions, take vows and make progress on the path of salvation. I made my progress when I was a beast. Therefore, O wise soul, do not miss a moment in the slavery of senses and animal appetites. Take courage and chastise your passions so
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