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to be superior to all of them; for he supports the other three.
90. As all rivers, both great and small, find a resting-place in the ocean, even so men of all orders find protection with householders.
91. By twice-born men belonging to (any of) these four orders, the tenfold law must be ever carefully obeyed.
92. Contentment, forgiveness, self-control, abstention from unrighteously appropriating anything, (obedience to the rules of) purification, coercion of the organs, wisdom, knowledge (of the supreme Soul), truthfulness, and abstention from anger, (form) the tenfold law.
93. Those Brâhmanas who thoroughly study the tenfold law, and after studying obey it, enter the highest state.
94. A twice-born man who, with collected mind, follows the tenfold law and has paid his (three) debts, may, after learning the Vedanta according to the prescribed rule, become an ascetic.
95. Having given up (the performance of) all rites, throwing off the guilt of his (sinful acts, subduing his organs and having studied the Veda, he may live at his ease under the protection of his son.
92. Dhritih, 'contentment,' means according to Nâr., Nand., and Râgh.'firmness of purpose or in the discharge of duties.' Damah, 'self-control,' means according to Medh. and Nand. 'humility;' according to Gov. and Nâr. patience under sufferings;' according to Kull. and Ragh. 'the subjugation of the internal organ. Dhîh,
wisdom,' means according to Medh. and Gov, 'freedom from doubts and errors;' according to Kull. and Ragh.'knowledge of the true meaning of the Sastras.' Når. and Nand. read hrih, * modesty or shame.'
94. Vas. X, 26. 95. Having studied the Veda,' i.e. 'the Upanishads' (Kull.).
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