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Chapter 44
Spiritual Wealth

a
Fame or the self: Which is dearer?
The self or wealth: Which is more valuable? b
Gain or loss: Which is more painful?

Thus excessive love for things
Will cost you dearly at the end

c
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on Earth
Where thieves break in and steal

Godliness with contentment
Avoids the disgrace of foolish desires

Knowing when to stop avoids trouble
d
e
Thus, one can endure eternally