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PRACTICAL RULES FOR SOUL-CULTURE
The third virtue is Karuna which means compassion for the sufferings of others. In the path of evolution from the lowest condition to the present condition we have been sufficiently of the material and animai nature; in our greed and passion we have hardened our hearts sufficiently; now it is time to soften our hearts. And how can we do it unless by sympathising with our fellow-beings and doing for their good as much as lies in our power. This virtue restores the equilibrium that he has been disturbed by the greed and passion of man.
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The fourth virtue is that of overlooking and forgiving the faults of others, From the absolute standpoint we all human beings are imperfect; when a person commits a fault we resent the act and consider the person to be in the lowest state. But in our egotism we forget that oftentimes we are good for some selfish motive. And what do we really accomplish by finding fault with other people. We simply send forth a set of vibrations which spread the knowledge of those faults broadcast and in this way help the propagation of vice. The best way to deal with such cases is to forget and forgive those faults and try to bring such persons to a higher level.
These are ths general rules which are to be practised every day.
Now I shall say something in relation to a few special acts which we ought to do every day. I will specify
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