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Re:Repetition and Learning – misconceptions about effective ... by john4532452 on Wednesday June 10, 2020 @04:26AM (#23475065)
> Brahmins, are known for self-control, patience, begging for alms

When one has self-control why should they beg ? Its contradictory ?

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Re:Repetition and Learning – misconceptions about effective ... by cmonnow on Wednesday June 17, 2020 @12:14AM (#23547706)
they SUBSIST on alms - meaning they're not supposed to earn a means of livelihood by themselves (like others do) - and that is precisely a result of them having self-control.
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