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We have seen how Visakhanandi-a prince of a royal family-foolishly degraded himself by cracking jokes at Vitvabhūti Muni-his cousin-during his house-hold state out of his pride of youth and royal affluence. Taking the example of Visäkhānandi as a beaconlight, every one should try to be cautious by refrain. ing from evil Karmas at the right opportunity.
Further, we have to be well-guarded against making a niyāgu. The unwise conduct of a well-regulated plous ascetic like Vibyabbūti Muni in making up a niyāpu and the unnece. ssary wandering in the Samsāra for a number of future lives resulting from it, should also be carefully noticed for avoiding such nasty pit-falls.
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