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41 " Do not speak of the defects [of others]. This states that you should never speak of others’ defects—neither their worldly defects, for instance by calling them “That blind person,” [70] nor their spiritual defects, for instance by calling them “That morally degenerate person. "
― Thupten Jinpa , Mind Training: The Great Collection
42 " Dharma king "
43 " Whatever tasks befall you, do not engage in malicious jokes that tear at others’ hearts or cause them to lose their composure. Regardless of their culpability, avoid insulting and speaking harshly to others—whether close or distant, good or bad. "
44 " I’ve obtained the human life of leisure and opportunity, Free from any deficiencies; I follow you, the Three Jewels. Always I take you to my crown; From this very day, pray be my refuge. "
45 " no matter where you go, due to karma you will find enemies and friends. "
46 " May I never be chained by the lifestyle of a householder But attain Dharma wealth in the midst of ordained monks; Free of conceit, may I make offerings to the [Three] Jewels And look on all beings with [the eyes of] compassion. "
47 " They harm me today not willfully but out of a deluded mind. I have pursued my own self-interest since beginningless time, without regard to negative karma, suffering, or disrepute, and I have thus accumulated afflictions and negative karma. Because of this I have wandered in this infinite cycle of existence, embracing misery as practice. The blame for all of this lies in the self. Even at present, in my quest for enlightenment for the benefit of self and others, as I uncontrollably exploit and create obstacles for my dear mothers because of my negative karma, I am causing obstacles to the happiness of all sentient beings. So the blame for their departing to the hells in their future lives lies also in me. This is most sad indeed. "
48 " Who, then, is Serlingpa?14 All biographies of Atiśa state that whenever he would utter Serlingpa’s name, tears would fall down his cheeks. They report that Atiśa exclaimed that whatever degree of good heart he possessed was due entirely to Serlingpa. "
49 " These should be encircled by offering goddesses; And surrounded, too, by subjects who rob people’s hearts By playing lutes, flutes, drums, and cymbals,53 All of which creates a symphony of most melodious tunes. "
50 " All went there to see the emanation body. "
51 " O beautiful one, you’ve robbed the minds of all people. "
52 " All friends are but Māra’s tricksters; [10] I’ll recognize all sense objects as salt water.61 "
53 " solitude; "
54 " when one departs to the other shore, One does so alone on foot, with no horses and no companions. "
55 " However, six times throughout day and night I contemplate samsara’s defects and feel disenchanted by it. "
56 " Unassailed "
57 " Following this, I set up residence in the palace of silver parasols and spent my time pursuing study, reflection, and meditation. "
58 " Bless me so that I may have nothing to do but practice Dharma. "
59 " If relapsed, meditate on it as the very remedy. "
60 " The Amoghapāśa Tantra states: “Wisdom” refers to enlightenment, while “heroic being” indicates skillful means; with these two, the welfare of sentient beings will be achieved.468 "