The University of Nalanda c10.46

c10.46

In the opening verse the author says that one should cast off the fear of pain and danger. This will remove egoism, differences like “This is mine, this is his”. He preaches the sacredness of life and exhorts us that it should be preserved. Then we are told that enlightenment of heart will follow if one fixes one’s mind on one’s faith. Speaking on restraint, he says that the Great Way (Mahāyāna) teaches restraint and one must know all its vital points.