Way of Life Part 1

SR No.: 006513
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 432
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Religion
File Size: 22 MB

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worried. He was not worried on account of the death of the Seth. His worry was what would happen to his prestige before God if he did not take the Seth to Vaikunta. He was deeply worried about this. Naradji thought "The Seth, at any rate has passed away but after his death where may he be existing ? He must be existing somewhere. I will search for him and when I find him, I will catch him and take him to Vaikunta. I will go to God and ask God for the new address of the Seth." Accordingly, Naradji went to see God. God was smiling. Naradji felt ashamed of himself. God said, "Naradji, the Seth passed away; and he will not come to Vaikunta. Now, stop thinking of him”.
"Oh God, where is the Seth now? You know it. Kindly tell me. I will go there; and will bring the Seth here. What can the poor Seth do? The destined moment came; and he passed away. Otherwise, certainly, he would have come here." Naradji sang the praises of the Seth. God knew Naradji's nature. He said, "Oh divine sage ! The Seth after his death has become a Tom-Cat”. Naradji was stupefied on hearing this, and his eyes grew wide with surprise. He said, "What are you saying, oh God! Do you say that the Seth after his death is born as an animal ? Has he been born as a cat ?
"Yes, he is born as a cat. That Tom-cat now is in the godown of his son where corn is stored. The Seth's son has been carry. ing on a big business in foodgrains. He has filled many store. houses with grain and the Seth is in that godown. Naradji thought of going there and bringing about awakening in the Tom-cat. What does it matter if he has become a Tom-cat? What matters ultimately is the soul. In the eyes of enlightened people all are equal whether they are gods, human beings or animals or the inhabitants of hell. Only the body is that of a cat but the soul is the embodiment of Satchidanand (supreme truth, supreme consciousness and supreme beauty).
Narad wext to that town and met the son of the Seth. He said, “Brother, I want to see something in your godown of foodgrains, please take the keys and accompany me there". The