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Until enlightenment, one should not fully indulge in the five objects of desire. A householder Bodhisattva who possesses these three qualities of light, until the unsurpassed, perfect, and complete enlightenment is manifested, will not indulge in the five objects of desire. Therefore, it should be said: The five foundations of learning for a householder are well-protected. Abandon association with women, and reproach and despise it. One is never satisfied with seeking such Dharma. Whatever causes regret, one should quickly eliminate it. All virtuous dharmas should be practiced for the sake of enlightenment. By that root of virtue, quickly abandon the objects of desire. One will always hear much and become learned. Having generated genuine compassion, teach the Dharma to sentient beings and fully seek the path to enlightenment. Therefore, having heard such things, one should generate good intentions and not indulge in desires, but quickly turn the wheel of Dharma. Then, the venerable Mahakashyapa said to the Blessed One: "Venerable Blessed One, what is the name of this Dharma discourse? How should it be held?" The Blessed One replied: "Kashyapa, therefore, you should hold this Dharma discourse as 'Teaching the Three Vows.' You should also hold it as 'Fully Explaining the Bodhisattva's Training.' You should also hold it as 'The Perfect Gathering of All Dharmas.'" After the Blessed One had spoken thus, the venerable Mahakashyapa, and that assembly with all its retinue, the world with gods, gandharvas, humans, and asuras, rejoiced and praised the words of the Blessed One. Thus concludes the first chapter, called "Teaching the Three Vows," from the hundred thousand chapter section of the Dharma discourse of the Great Heap of Jewels Sutra.