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William Edelglass explains the implication of this latter verse, stating, | |||
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|quote-text= Moreover, to increase vigor, Śāntideva claims, one must draw not only on renunciation, dedication, and self-mastery, but also on desire, pride, and pleasure (''Bodhicar''. VII.32). Desire, pride, and pleasure are often associated with defilements that lead one away from the bodhisattva path and toward the sufferings of self and others. But Śāntideva’s discussion of vigor emphasizes that particular ways of feeling are necessary conditions for bodhicitta, especially delight in virtuous activity, pride—or confidence—in one’s capacities, and desire for the good of others. | |||
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