He is a Nirgrantha for this reason that he is single , knowing the absolute (atman), awakened, proof against sins, well disciplined; that he possesses the Samitis and equanimity, knows the true nature of the Self, is wise, has renounced the causes of sin both (objectively and subjectively ), does not desire honour, respect, and hospitality, but searches and knows the Law, endeavours to gain Liberation, and lives restrained. (Such a man) deserves the name of a Nirgrantha, who subdues his senses, is well qualified (for his task), and abandons his body. (5)

Know this to be thus as I have told you, because I am the Saviour. (6)

Thus I say.

Footnotes

^333:1 Gaha = gatha. In this lecture, which is in prose as regards form and contents, there is nothing that could justify the title given it.

^333:2 Davie = dravya.

^334:1 Samkhaya. The commentator takes this word as a gerund and explains it: knowing (the vanity of the world).

^334:2 Eka, i.e. free from love and hate.

^334:3 Dravyato bhavatas ka.