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3. It is indeed very difficult to acquire human birth. One
acquires it after a very long span of time for the karmas that bind the soul are very powerful. Therefore, Oh Gautama ! be not careless even for a while.
- Utta. Sū. 10.4
4. Just as the lotus remains unaffected from the autumnal
water, you too should give up all attachments, Oh Gautama ! be not careless even for a while.
— Utta. Sū. 10.28]
5. Oh Gautama ! when you have crossed the mighty ocean,
why tarry near the shore ? Hurry to go across, be not careless even for a while.
- Utta. Sū. 10.34
6. Oh Gautama ! your body has become feeble and weak,
and your hair has become grey and all your strength is depleted. Therefore, be not careless even for a while.
- Utta. Sū. 10.26
7. Oh Gautama ! whether in a village or in a city, steadily
proceed on the path of peace by restraint and enlightenment. Be not careless even for while.
--- Utta. Sū. 10.36
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