The Struggle with Beliefs
"Even so, Prince, have you, silly and unintelligent, sought after another world. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions. Let them not involve you for long in bale and sorrow !'
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…s. Despite Kassapa's urging, Payasi refuses to renounce these views, fearing societal judgement and loss of respect. He chooses to cling to his beliefs out of pride and the fear of being seen as unintelli…