Chapter 19 extols Patience (Saburi) as a cornerstone of spiritual and worldly life, describing it as a "mine of virtues." The text explicitly states that patience is the very manliness of men and a form of courage that helps one cross the ocean of worldly troubles. Its practice brings numerous benefits: it wards off sin, distress, and poverty; it averts calamities and pushes away fear and dread. Furthermore, the passage notes that patience brings a share of success and puts calamity to flight. It is so fundamental that a human being without patience, regardless of their knowledge or virtue, is said to live a life in vain.
According to the teachings, what are the specific benefits and virtues of practicing Patience (Saburi)?
📖 Chapter 19