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Here is a list of some of the activities that can cause discomfort to others and can ultimately cause discomfort to us. They are:
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Helping others to acquire knowledge
Giving charity (be sure that the money is used for a good cause)
Helping parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, monks, and religious teachers Helping animals or organizations that help animals
Studying religious scriptures and following its precepts in our daily lives Worshipping Tirthankars like Lord Mahävir.
Not following the religious principles in the daily life
Being angry or greedy
Being arrogant
Being deceptive.
Someone has rightly said that:
Sow a good thought and reap a good action Sow a good action and reap a good habit
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Being cruel or violent to others including humans, animals, birds, bugs, etc.
Showing disrespect to parents, teachers or others
Speaking harsh words or planning violence
PUNYA (GOOD DEEDS)
Sow a good habit and reap a good character
Sow a good character and reap a good destiny.
Our life is nothing but full of habits and we are free to cultivate our own good habits.
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"Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can." - John Wesley
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