Way of Life Part 2

SR No.: 006514
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 362
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Religion
File Size: 18 MB

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avarararaansaraaarvan $ * The problem of the attraction of the opposite sex
has been agitating jivas from times immemorial. * This is without a beginning. All the efforts of
jivas in this world have only one aim, namely, the
satisfaction of their sensual desires. * In hell, the sexual impulse lies latent in jivas be
cause there, the physical and mental torments and
tortures are unbearable. * "I am doing something for others”. Do not feel
proud thinking thus; and deeming yourself a doer. * The institution of marriage appeared for the first
time during the time of Bhagwan Rishabhdev. * Married people must lead an exemplary life shar
ing sorrows and joys and with a spirit of co-opera
tion. * You must resolve to practise the principles of
mutual confidence and faith, patience, generosity
and nobility. MONOOMNCNO NOTONX
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DISCOURSE 33
The great scriptural scholar, Acharyashri Haribhadrasooriji describes the ordinary Dharma (duty) of the life of a grihastha, in his work, Dharmabindu. In this grantha, later, he describes the special principles of the life of a householder and the Sadhudharma. Now, we are discussing the ordinary principles relating to the life of a grihastha.
The life of a householder cannot go on without money. So, it is necessary for a householder to earn money. I have explained to you, in great detail, the methods in which the grihastha should earn money or should carry out his Arthapurushartha (the endeavour to acquire wealth). From today onwards, I shall carry out a discussion of the Kamapurushartha of a householder (the fulfilment of sensual desires).