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TRUE SUCCESS IN LIFE is keen on knowing one's duty, will get lots of hints from Raichandbhai's writings. I have adopted lot of things from his life. Indeed my major source of spiritual knowledge has been his life. Let us learn at least four things from his life :
1. Engrossment in eternal objects like Soul.
2. Simplicity in life and the same attitude to all in the world. 3. A life full of truth.
4. Nonviolence.
Shrimad Rajachandra adopted four Purusharthas of life (viz. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha) appropriately. He accepted attainment of self- knowledge as the fundamental goal of life. He showed forth many virtues in life and he composed great spiritual literature. He has thus set a fine example for us. Let him inspire us, let us follow his path of Sadhana.
(2) George Washington who was first president of U.S.A., dedicated his life to his nation, first as a commander chief of army and then as a president. When he retired at his own wish, he lived a simple and peaceful life and worshipped God. Though as a part of his duty of a chief commander, he actively participated in different wars, he had no ill feeling in his heart for any human being. He was generous, humble, honest, a great lover of his nation and strong believer of God. He set an ideal example of Satyam-Shivam-Sundaram (trio of truth-tranquility- beauty) for his fellow countrymen.
(3) Mahatma Gandhiji was asked once during a meeting "What is the secret of your success and spirit in life?"
He answered, "I lived my life so far on two fundamental principles viz truth and nonviolence. These helped me to achieve the following pure heart and mind, calm nature, regular worshipping of God, asceticism, no drinking or smoking habits, pure vegetarianism, and love for all fellow human beings."
If we try to follow this kind of life, it will make life peaceful and successful.
JIVANANI SACHI SAFALATA
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