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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir
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Every wealthy man buns with dissatisfaction when he thinks of those who are wealthier than he; and when he sees those who are not so wealthy as he is, he rises to the heights of arrogance and rides haughtily the elephant of pride. Both the types of men put rancours into the vessel of their peace and change its sweetness into bitterness; its nectar into venom.
Man vecorates his body but does not realize what odious things are hidden behind his apparently smooth skin. The horly is made up of bloodl, bones, marrow, fat and the three basic essences. These are concealed behind the skin; hence crows (lo not eat them.
Look at any factory. It makes use of raw materials and, of course, corrupts them but there is also some product which has beauty or utility. Think of the human boily which may be called, "Atmaram (the self) and company Limited." Outwardly it looks beautiful; but its production is w ameable!
It is nothing but foolishness to commit sins for the sake of such a borly. Of course, it is our cluty to keep our body clean and healthy, but it is improper to commit sins to protect it. By means of the body, render help to others; visit holy men; go on pilgrimages; perform meditation; carry out ansterities but never commit sins for its sake. Some people say, “Maharaj'! The problem of feeling the stomach is a
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