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27. To evolve the virtue of Upavrinhana, one should ever cultivate the true nature of Jiva by meditating upon ten. derness etc., and should also try to cover the defects of others. Commentary.
This is the 5th of the 8 pillars supporting right belief. It is called Upavrinhana or Upaguhana
A right believer should evolve his spiritual nature by the contemplation and practice of the ten rules of piety namely, the highest forgiveness, tenderness, straight-forwardness, purity, truth, self-control, austerities, charity, non-attachment and chastity. He should not have the habit of searching for and proclaiming the faults, defects and discrepancies of others. He should, however, try his utmost to remove such shortcomings in a manner which may be best suited and least painful to the person concerned.
कामक्रोधमदादिषु चलयितुमुदितेषु वर्त्मनो न्यायात् । श्रुतमात्मनः परस्य च युक्त्या स्थितिकरणमपि कार्यम् ॥ २८ ॥
28. In case of deviation from the path of righteousness, under the influence of anger, pride, the sexual passion etc., he should strengthen his own knowledge and that of others by argument.
Commentary.
Steadiness, sthitikarana-anga is the 6th pillar of right belief. One should always drive away the inroads of scepticism on himself or others by constant reasoning and argument, and should never yield to sceptical thoughts.
अनवरतमहिंसायां शिवसुखलक्ष्मीनिबन्धने धर्मे । सर्वेष्वपि च सधर्मिषु परमं वात्सल्यमालम्व्यम् ॥ २६ ॥
29. One should ever cherish feelings of deep affection for religion, which brings about the treasure of spiritual happiness, and for the principle of non-injury, and also for co religionists.
Commentary.
Vátsalya Anga, is the 7th pillar of Right Belief.
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