Acarangasutra 7, p. 344. Acarangasutra 5.101-2, p. 173. All fear death. Comparing others with oneself, one should neither strike nor cause to strike. All tremble at the rod.
Life is dear to all.
Comparing others with oneself, one should neither strike nor cause to strike. Whoever, seeking his own happiness, harms with the rod other pleasure-loving beings, experiences no happiness hereafter. Whoever, seeking his own happiness, harms not with the rod other pleasure-loving beings, experiences happiness hereafter. This is known as showing the land the way to devour human flesh. Hence those skilled in war should suffer the most severe punishments.