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CXXI
KING PRATINANDI'S AWAKENING
A transformation in life! The life spent in the scrutiny of the inner soul !
The life spent in the endeavours to attain inner felicity after renouncing all the joys and pleasures; and all the spendours of the external, physical world! Shri Ram undertook such a hard and austere life.
Causing violence to jivas; speaking falsehood; stealing; sensuality and attachment -- these sinful actions should not be committed by body, mind and voice. We should not encourage others to commit those sins; and if anyone commits them, they should not be countenanced or approved. If one follows these principles, one will be totally free from agitation and anguish. One would not experience agony; and one would be free from intoxication
What a wholesome life free from infatuation! Shri Ram adopted this kind of life. Moving about with a bowed head; not speaking a single word without thinking deeply; leading the life of a mendicant depending on Bhiksha (food obtained from the houses of noble people); and being extremely cautious in one's movements so that no jiva is hurt or harmed -- these ways were adopted by him. No one compelled him to observe these principles; nor was there any coercion or pressure. They were not also adopted in a mood of excitement. Shri Ramchandra surrendered his life at the feet of his spiritual head.
He totally discarded his attachment for the body; and began carrying out severe spiritual austerities with an absolute concentration. He engaged his body and mind in spiritual auste
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