sn42.12:20.1 In this case, the second fervent mortifier
sn42.12:20.2 may be criticized on two grounds, and praised on one.
sn42.12:20.3 What are the two grounds for criticism?
sn42.12:20.4 They mortify and torment themselves. This is the first ground for criticism.
sn42.12:20.5 They don’t realize a superhuman distinction in knowledge and vision worthy of the noble ones. This is the second ground for criticism.
sn42.12:20.6 What is the one ground for praise?
sn42.12:20.7 They achieve a skillful quality. This is the one ground for praise.
sn42.12:20.8 This fervent mortifier may be criticized on these two grounds, and praised on one.