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births and deaths. Blaming others is no good, hence the wise remain free from conceit.
From the root grow the trunk, from the trunk shoot out the branches, from the branches grow out the twigs, and from the twigs the leaves. Then the flowers blossom, and the tree bearth fruit and juice. Such is humility: it is the root of dharma and mokșa (salvation) is its juice. Equipped with humility, ye obtain right knowledge and acquire fame, and, ultimately, liberation of thy soul. Complete absence of ill-will towards every living being, and good-will for all, inspire the life and activities of a sincere aspirant who does neither covet life nor desire death.
