Aptavani 09

Author(s): Gnani Purush Dadashri
Publisher: Gnani Purush Dadashri

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"Common sense means it is everywhere applicable, theoretical as well as practical.” This definition of common sense is quite original and wonderful.
The one with common sense will open up all locks no matter how rusty they are. He does not clash with anyone, avoids clashes by using his common sense at home and outside and at the workplace and everywhere. He does not allow the separation due to difference of opinion with the wife at home.
No matter how intelligent a person is, if there is no practicality in him i. e. if there is no common sense, there will be clashes.
As the ego goes down, one's dealing will become proportionately beautiful with everyone.
Common sense develops by talking about various things with everyone in an affable way. Common sense is lessened by scorn for worldly life. The one with common sense is in tune with everyone.
In worldly life, common sense is useful to make decisions and to avoid clashes. A simple man will get cheated but in return his common sense will develop.
Common sense can be effective to the point where there is no depression allowed to occur, no matter how much insult has been done.
Common sense does not develop when there is selfishness or plotting because the common sense is used up in plotting or any deceitful intent.
If one becomes expert in any one aspect, his common sense becomes obstructed.
The one with common sense has studied the innate nature prakruti of the other person and that is why he can open up any type of lock.
Common sense is a type of insight, and insight is a natural gift; whereas, intellect will show profit and loss and pragnya direct light of Soul, is born only after achieving the light of knowledge, Gnan. Common sense