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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DISCOURSE 50
* In case you have to hear something which is unfit to be heard,
then do not hear it with interest. Hear such things as little
as possible. * Approach noble spiritual heads and keep listening to their
religious discourses, politely. * Listen to a discussion of spiritual doctrines carried on by
noble and well-meaning friends. * Listen to the devotional songs sung in glorification of thc
Paramatma. * Listen always to the eulogy of the virtues of noble men... * Always hear the life-histories of great men. * When you happen to hear a condemnation of yourself, take
care to prevent the enemy, anger from overpowering you.: * Listen with single-minded concentration to things that are
worthy of being heard. * Do not associate with those who calumniate others.
If you can show discretion to this extent, you can surely attain victory over the sense of hearing.
A VICTORY OVER THE SENSE OF SEEING
We have got eyes; so it is natural for us to see with them. But you must be careful enough to realize that all things in this world are not fit to be seen. You must have the sense and discretion to realize what is fit to be seen; and what is not. You should not see those things that provoke sinful thoughts; and you must see those things that inspire in you noble and lofty thoughts and contemplations. In the present-day, world, seeing has gained a place of great importance. The T.V., the movie and the drama are popular throughout the world. They have spread to every nook and corner of the world. Can you keep yourselves free from this trio ? Seeing these for amusement is indeed an abuse of the sense of seeing. Movies and T.V.'s and dramas only provoke your inner enemies and make your senses unstable.