सुक्खं खु दीसइ तवोविसेसो,
न दीसई जाइविसेस कोई
Penance – special is seen directly, but caste-special is not seen
Loss of body strength due to penance is seen directly; by observing one we can find out whether a particular person has done penance or not. Due to penance, one’s body may be depleted but not the mind. His face shines like moonlight. A man of austerity is good-natured – practitioner of virtues. Thus, specialties born out of penance are seen by all.
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