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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COMODO
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* Committing a sin is a serious blunder; but feeling
proud of committing a sin; and taking delight in committing a sin constitute a dreadful blunder. A sinful action is attended by due punishment; but the punishment that is given to a man who takes delight in committing a sin is going to be long and severe. From this point of view "Delight" should
be considered a sin. * Listen to such things ... say such things .... read
such things .... eat such things .... as would conduce to the attainment of spiritual development and spiritual purification and elevation.
Sawah
* Keep off the fragrance that renders the soul un.
conscious; and in the same manner, keep off the foul smell that renders the body and the mind
unclean. * Do not give way to such weakness and tenderness
as would impel your mind to avoid performing
spiritual austerities. * Give up touching those objects that distort your
mind.
* Keep off such behaviour and conduct as might
provoke your senses even to the smallest extent.
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DISCOURSE 50
The supreme ocean of compassion, the great scriptural scholar, the revered Acharya Shri Haribhadrasoorishwarji describes the ordinary principles of the Grihasthadharma in his magnificent work, Dharmabindu. He explains the primary principles here. The man whose life becomes imbued with these primary principles, attains the worthiness necessary for carrying out endeavours relating to the special austerities. In such a case, the special spiritual austerities bring their fruit; and in consequence, the Jivatma becomes a Paramatma.