I'm looking for a parallel in Pali for something mentioned in another text
I'm working on. Does anybody know if there is a passage somewhere in the
Tipitaka that speaks of those who would rather enter into a blazing fire or
of lick / cut off their tongue with a sharp knife / razor etc (or lick a
burning log) rather than doing certain evil things ? I have a vague
recollection of reading something like this once but really cannot remember
if it was from the Tipitaka. Any suggestions pls !

Best wishes,
Stephen Hodge