The Bodhisattva Doctrine in Buddhist Sanskrit Literature c8.s2.9
The Bodhisattva Doctrine in Buddhist Sanskrit Literature c8.s2.9
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c8.s2.9
The second Effort is directed towards the abandonment (or destruction) of such evil and sinful conditions or mental states as have already arisen. The *bodhisattva* rouses in himself a keen desire or resolution to attain this end. He strives, puts forth Energy, controls his mind and exerts himself well. Thus he obtains purification.