And how is a true person devoted to true persons? It’s when a true person is a friend and companion of ascetics and brahmins who are faithful, conscientious, prudent, learned, energetic, mindful, and wise. That’s how a true person is devoted to true persons.

And how does a true person have the intentions of a true person? It’s when a true person doesn’t intend to hurt themselves, hurt others, and hurt both. That’s how a true person has the intentions of a true person.

And how does a true person offer the counsel of a true person? It’s when a true person offers counsel that doesn’t hurt themselves, hurt others, and hurt both. That’s how a true person offers the counsel of a true person.

And how does a true person have the speech of a true person? It’s when a true person refrains from speech that’s false, backbiting, harsh, or nonsensical. That’s how a true person has the speech of a true person.

And how does a true person have the action of a true person? It’s when a true person refrains from killing living creatures, stealing, and sexual misconduct. That’s how a true person has the action of a true person.