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143 ) Nyāya-Kusumānjali
The abandonment of sinful acts is called Samyama (Samyak-Charitra). It is of two kinds, complete and partial. The former is to be observed by Sadhus, while the latter by S'ravakas. A person who adopts the thirty-five rules of conduct such as of earning maintenance by righteous means, etc., is entitled to observe the religion of a S’ravaka. ( 16 )
Notes :--The thirty-five rules of conduct which are referred to in this verse are: (1) To earn maintenance by just and fair means. (2) To appreciate the conduct, life and doings of a highly spiritual character. (3) To marry a person whose tastes, culture, etc., are of the same kind but who does not belong to the same family. (4) To be afraid of committing evil acts. (5) To act according to the wellestablished customs of the country one lives in-the customs that do not involve the breaking up of any high principle. (6) Not to libelor slander any body. (7) To live in a house which is equipped with many doors and windows and which is situated in a good locality. (8) To keep the company of only persons of good conduct and sound character. ( 9 ) To respect the parents. (10) To avoid or abandon the places of difficulties and dangers. (11) Not to take part in mean actions. (12) To spend money in proportion to the income. ( 13 ) To wear a dress in conformity with one's means. (14) To resort to the eight sorts of intellect. ( 15 ) To hear or read the scriptures every day. (16) To eat or drink at the proper time. (17) Not to take food however substantial or enticing it may be, before the
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