Way of Life Part 3

SR No.: 006515
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 348
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Religion
File Size: 18 MB

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THE WAY OF LİFE
be seen moving about on the roads. What is the matter ?" Then, the young man smiled; and said in slow and measured accents, "Some people have gone to receive the gifts of saris and dhotis ! A certain candidate is distributing saris and dhotis to the people. And another candidate will distribute bottles of liquor in the night”.
People also tempted by such gifts elect unworthy persons. Greedy people cannot distinguish worthy people from unworthy people. Inducement is considered a great friend in political activities. Those who succumb to allurements get some benefits and feel delighted; and those who offer allurements also feel happy when their selfish objectives are attained. But both the types of people will surely come to grief some day.
TEST YOUR WORTHINESS IF YOU WANT TO ENTER POLITICS
"Somehow, we must acquire a position". Those who have such an ambition use both fair and foul means to attain their objectives. Such people also commit violence....and cause violence to be committed by others. They utter lies .... they commit thefts....they get their rivals abducted. They indulge in sexual immorality and do other evil actions. They extend their co-operation to others in committing evil actions. Hence, I exhort you not to entertain strong ambitions for power and position.
Question: Does it mean that we should not enter political life ?
Answer: If you want to enter political life, first think of your worthiness and see if you are really fit for that life. You must possess such a strong mind that you will remain unshaken by temptations. If it becomes necessary you must be able to give up your position and power. You must be prepared to occupy that position for which you are fit; and in which people place you; but you must not have the craving to cling to it. If noble people possessing a strong and unflinching determination enter political life, it will be good for the country, but only if