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146 / Lord Mahavira
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Vigilance
He, who is not vigilant is unwise and he who is vigilant is wise. There is no fear for a person who is vigilant. The wise and prudent should remain alert even amidst the company of the idle and the indolent. An indolent person can never be happy and a lethargic person can never acquire knowledge. A person with attachments cannot acquire renunciation. One who has a violent attitude cannot be compassionate. Blessed is he, who is always vigilant. What you have to do, do today itself, for lurking death may lay its cruel hands on you any moment. . Life is full of obstacles and so one should not postpone anything for tomorrow. One should acquire valuable knowledge and avoid what is worthless. Non-vigilance is the root cause of karmic bondage.
