In some schools of buddhism, janism, some schools of janism, enlightenment is only for monks. The best that a householder can hope for is to become a righteous person in this life. Next like will get the opportunity to be a monk or a nun and attain enlightenment. Still not put on this orange robe. You may still put on trousers and pants. And yet you may be entirely on the path of spiritual quest. That is an important thing to understand. Otherwise, this distinction, which sharply yama is making, can give rise to serious misgivings - it has over the centuries.

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