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THE WAY OF LIFE
does not burn with jealousy seeing the happiness of others; on the contrary he feels happy at the sight of others' happiness.
he keeps glorifying the Paramatma and noble people.
By doing these things, man gathers Yashaha keerti Nam karma. These principles are of great utility in our actual life. Cannot you act according to these principles? You can. You will not find it difficult to live according to these principles if you make a strong determination.
If you want to live a successful life, you have to bring about some changes in the way of your life. You should discard the habit of calumniating others. You must stop taking delight in condemning others. Another point. You should not become shaken when you hear yourself condemned. Normally, you become shaken when you hear people condemning you; is it not so? You become unhappy and worried; is it not so?
From the Audience: Yes, it is fact. when we hear somebody condemning us, we get angry with those who condemn us.
Maharajashri That is so because you do not have patience. Do not keep opposing everything. Do not try to take revenge against those who condemn you. Patience brings its benefits. If somebody tries to harm you, you need not worry because harm cannot be done to you thus. "Why do people harm me?" Have you thought of this? If you find any defect in yourself, discard it at once. If you are faultless you need not worry at all.
YOU TAKE THE INITIATIVE
If you do not condemn anyone, probably no one will condemn you. If you keep praising noble men, people may praise you also. If you do not feel jealous of others' prosperity and happiness, others also will not feel jealous of your happiness and prosperity. Even if others feel jealous of you, you need not worry about it. Keep dividing your happiness and sharing it with others,
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| SR No. | 006516 |
| Book Title | Way of Life Part 4 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Bhadraguptasuri |
| Publisher | Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana |
| Publication Year | 1986 |
| Total Pages | 430 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English & Religion |
| File Size | 17 MB |