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Chapter 1 How to gain Popularity
For gaining popularity, it may be necessary to adopt the mode of life prevailing where we live. Our dress should not be weird or unusual that could be subject to criticism. It should neither be queer nor untidy. It is true that brightness does not depend upon clothes or ornaments. It is therefore not wrong to economize on that account, but that does not justify frugality or miserliness. One can remain impressive with simple and neat clothes; it is possible to hold a respectable place in the society with a pair of simple neat clothes.
Moreover, one should be willing to donate for wholesome purposes in proportion to his earning. We do not know what is going to happen tomorrow; only present is in our hands. We should therefore live in a way that does not lead to worrying in future. This is particularly relevant in the religious realm. Whatever good or bad we do now, will come with us in the next life. As such, what we want to do in the religious realm needs to be done without delay.
Donation is a sort of travel-kit for journey to the next life. The concept of donation is holy and divine. Those, who are out for taking instead of giving, are devoid of divinity. It is interesting to note that in the Marathi language the term for donation is Dev. We have been imbibed with the trait of taking since time immemorial. Now is the time to give, to the extent possible. Not to donate in spite of ability should be treated as a crime. At the time of our death, people should
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| SR No. | 006987 |
| Book Title | Rays of Dharma |
| 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 |