18 fruits of ascetic practices

18 fruits of ascetic practices:

1. Their behavior is thoroughly purified

2. The course well fulfilled

3. Body and speech well guarded

4. Conduct of the mind well purified

5. Energy well exerted

6. Fear allayed

7. False view of self gone to destruction

8. Annoyance has ceased

9. Loving-kindness is established

10. Nutriment is fully comprehended

11. There is esteem by all beings

12. There is moderation in eating

13. Intentness of watchfulness

14. There is the recluseship state

15. There is abiding in comfort

16. There is abhorrence of evil

17. Delight in aloofness

18. Constant diligence

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