Chapter 19 describes Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi) as the two 'paise' required by the Guru. How are these two virtues related, and is one considered more important than the other according to this chapter?

πŸ“– Chapter 19

According to the teachings in Chapter 19, Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi) are deeply intertwined and presented as essential for a disciple. The chapter describes them as being "like two sisters, dear as life to each other," suggesting a relationship of equality and mutual dependence. While they are presented as a pair, the text provides a more extensive description of the virtues of Patience. Chapter 19 calls patience "the manliness of men," a force that "wards off sin, distress, and poverty," and a "mine of virtues." It further states that even a learned person's life is "in vain" without it. So while they are inseparable sisters, the text gives special emphasis to the power and necessity of Patience (Saburi).


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