"Salvage The Soul From The Worldly Sea..."

"The essence of what has been repeatedly said here is, 'salvage the soul from the worldly sea; for that purpose foster the philosophical knowledge and resort to virtuous conduct.' 

The path indicated in that respect rests on control over mind. For gaining that control it is necessary to have a broad outlook. 

The following faults work as handicaps in cultivating that out look.

 1. Laziness.

 2. Irregular sleep.

 3. Excessive food intake.

 4. Infatuation.

 5. Deception.

 6. Irregular work.

 7. Unbecoming indulgence.

 8. Ego.

 9. Excessive work.

10. Vanity.

11. Indulging in trivial enjoyment.

12. Deep inclination for tastes.

13. Excessive indulgence.

14 Wishing evil of others.

15. Purposeless earning.

16. Affection for too many.

17. Visiting wrong places.

18. Not to observe any regulation.

Control over mind and attainment of desirable objective can be accomplished by getting rid of these 18 faults. 

The mind will stay inclined towards such faults so long as eighteen abodes of sinful activities are not removed. 

No one can gain beneficence of soul so long as these faults stay in mind. 

He is very fortunate, who has not merely removed excessive indulgence, but has also vowed to avoid all sort of indulgences and does not harbor any fault at heart..."(100)