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3.6 It is astonishing that one already very debilitated, and knowing very well that its arousal is
the enemy of knowledge should still hanker after sensuality, even when approaching his last
days.
3.7 It is astonishing that one who is unattached to the things of this world or the next, who
discriminates between the permanent and the impermanent, and who longs for liberation, should
still feel fear for liberation.
3.8 Whether feted or tormented, the wise man is always aware of his supreme self-nature and is
neither pleased nor disappointed.
3.9 The great souled person sees even his own body in action as if it were some-one else's, so
how should he be disturbed by praise or blame?
3.10 Seeing this world as pure illusion, and devoid of any interest in it, how should the strong-
minded person, feel fear, even at the approach of death?
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