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Fifty Nine Discretion
1. An aspirant, ever vigilant in his moves – while he stands, sits, sleeps, eats and talks – is not bound by evil deeds.
— Daśa. Sü. 4.8
2. My diligent pursuit in austerity, discipline, self-control,
self-study, meditation and other obligatory duties is my true quest and journey.
- Bha. Sū. 19.207
3. If a Šramana is vigilant in his conduct, he remains uncontaminated like the lotus in water.
--- Pra. Sā. 3.18
Sixty Forbearance
1. A monk endures hunger, thirst, discomfort, cold, heat, fear
and anguish with an unperturbed mind. Toleration of suffering caused to the body will entail him great benefits.
- Daśa. Sū. 8.27
2. 'It is not myself alone who suffers but all creatures in the
world too suffer', thus a wise man should ruminate and patiently bear the afflictions that befall him, without giving way to his passions.
– Sû. Kr. Sū. 1.2.13
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