Rays of Dharma

SR No.: 006987
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Chitrabhanu
Publisher: Divine Knowledge Society
Publication Year: 2012
Total Pages: 162
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 10 MB

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Rays of Dharma
the land revenue. Falshäl was with him. When he noticed that the recorder bowed to the Secretary, he made out that he must be superior to the recorder. As such, he humbly bowed to him. The Secretary was pleased to learn from the recorder about the sincerity and obedience of Falshäl. When the Secretary showed the inclination to learn more about him, Falshäl said that he was willing to serve him to the best of his ability. The Secretary was pleased and decided to hire him.
In that position too Falshäl worked sincerely and efficiently. Everyone, who had to deal with him, was satisfied with his work and adored him as such. When the Secretary had once to go to the king, he took Falshäl with him. While talking to the king about Falshäl, the Secretary highly adored his attributes of sincerity, efficiency etc. The king was impressed by the humble and courteous behavior of Falshäl and employed him as his Personal Assistant.
By virtue of having the attributes of humbleness, integrity and sincerity, Falshäl thus rose to a high position. It is not hard to develop such attributes, if we concentrate on developing them one by one. The people now-a-days try to learn about many aspects without concentrating on any one of them. They thus become jack of all and master of none. It is, however, necessary to concentrate on one aspect at a time and gain mastery over it; thereafter one can go for another aspect and get accomplishment therein. One can thus get accomplishments in several aspects. While starting the new books of account at the time of the New Year we write to get imbibed with the strength of Bahubali, intellect of Abhaykumär and attainment of Gautamswämi because of their accomplishments in the respective areas.
In the capacity of Personal Assistant to the king, Falshäl worked very capably and faithfully. King Shrenik was very pleased with his work. When he once went to Lord Mahaveer to pay his homage, Falshäl was with him. As the king bowed to the Lord, Falshäl realized that he should also pay his homage. While doing so, he offered to 138