He sinks into lies. They thought him wise when he committed himself to the life alone, but now that heâs given to sexual intercourse they declare him a dullard. Knowing these drawbacks, the sage here—before & after— stays firm in the life alone; doesnât resort to sexual intercourse; would train himself in seclusion— this, for the noble, is highest. He wouldnât, because of that, suppose himself to be better than others: Heâs on the verge of unbinding. People enmeshed in sensual pleasures, envy him: a sage remote, leading his life unconcerned for sensual pleasures —one whoâs crossed over the flood." vv. 814–823 See also: MN 22; SN 1:20; AN 4:159; AN 5:75–76; AN 7:48; Ud 3:2 - --> - - - -