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What advantage do you derive, if your wicked efforts mullify the success of others ? Worthlessly cherishing jealousy towards others, indoed, you do harm to your own self.
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When one's merits fructify in full force, there is none who can reverse the tide of his increasing prosperity. What is to be done by throwing dust towards the sun ?
75
.: Beneficence towards others is, indeed, the meritorious or religious duty (Dharma ), while, to do ill to others, is a sinful act. To commit sin having abandoned Dharma, is like drinking poison discarding nectar
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Rise and fall result srom merit and demerit. When the stock of merit is exhausted, the star of prosperity sets. Then, why are you fascinated by momentary bappiness?