Saman suttam

Author(s): Jinendra Varni
Publisher: Sarva Seva Sangh Prakashan

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SOURCE OF ILLUMINATION
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(109) We call him a Brahmin who remains unaffected by objects of sensual pleasures like a lotus which remains untouched by water though born in it.
(110) He who has got rid of delusion has his misery destroyed, he who has got rid of craving has his delusion destroyed. He who has got rid of greed has his craving destroyed, he who owns nothing has his greed destroyed.
(111) The soul verily is Brahman, so the activity regarding the self of a monk-who refrains himself from seeking enjoyment through other's body (i. e. sexual enjoyment), is called Brahmacarya (celibacy).
(112) He observes the most difficult but pious virtue of celibacy, who does not entertain evil thoughts even after looking at all the organs of a woman.
(113) Just as a jar made of lac (sealing wax) when placed near fire soon gets melted and perished. Similarly a monk who moves in the company of women looses his character.
(114) One, who overcomes desires for association with women, can overcome other temptations of his life as easily as a person, who has crossed an ocean, can easily cross the river Ganges.