कसाया अग्गिणो वुत्ता,
सुयसीलतवो जलं
If passions are fire, then scriptures, celibacy and austerity are called water
Anger, pride, deceit and greed – they are four passions. Like fire, they burn the soul – are the cause of its being restless and annoying. How to escape from them? This has been told through this maxim. If the house is on fire, then it is extinguished by water. Similarly, to pacify the burning soul, use of water of scriptures, good conduct and penance has been recommended.
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