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xi. the extreme difficulty of obtaining the human
birth, and xi. the nature of dharma (religion). 6. Endurance of hardships consequent on
i. hunger, ii. thirst, iii. cold, iv. heat, v. insect-bite, vi. nakedness, vii. national or racial calamities, viii. feminine attractiveness, ix. fatigue from constant moving about, x. maintaining an immovable posture, xi. sleeping on hard ground, xii. insults, xii. ill-treatment or assault, xiv. determination not to beg for favours, xv. disappointment in obtaining food, xvi. disease, xvii. thorn-pricks, xviii. uncleanliness of the body, xix. disrespect, xx. pride of learning, xxi. failure to acquire knowledge, and xxii. delay in the fruition of meritorious deeds. 7. Right conduct, comprising the following types : i. sûmáyika, i.e., equanimity and refraining from
sin, ii. chhedopasthapana (re-establishing or repairment
after a breach), i.e., observance of penalties
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