The Six Roads to Ruin and Directions Worthy of Respect
…Six:
Six Roads to Ruin (Apāyamukha):
1. Drinking intoxicating liquors
2. Wandering abroad at night; nightlife
3. Indulging in entertainment: theatres, saloons, bars,
etc.
4. Gambling
5. Having bad people as fr…
…including the six roads to ruin, which encompass detrimental behaviors such as alcohol consumption, nightlife, and poor friendships. It contrasts these with six revered directions, emphasizing the importance o…