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Rays of Dharma
him as Laxmichandbhai and respectfully offer him the seat.. They hail him with adoration. He bowed to the idol and requested it to keep his wealth intact.
This is the way the world functions; the shadow counts for more than the man. The man professes to be tall and his shadow gets oversized. When one does not live in accordance with his true stature, when the shadow is magnified, he gets enamored of the shadow. The true worth, however, lies in manliness; the shadow is merely a phantom.
Our life has two phases, external and internal. However precious the external phase may be, it will not provide true pleasure. Though the world may be dazzled by it for some time, the true happiness will evade him so long as the internal phase does not become important. That internal wealth lies in our true Self; we can never be stripped of it.
One would not feel at ease, if he is empty within; he would feel disconcerted. Emptiness is like an ancient relic where ghosts abide. One should therefore become aware of his inner self. For that purpose, he may need guidance from a person who can point out his inner wealth; alternately one can learn it from books. Once a man becomes aware of his true treasure, he would vigorously protect it and experience the pleasure inherent therein.
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