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big one. What can we do if we cannot commit sins for its sake?"
This is the answer to their question: "Brothers! Honesty is the best policy. If you work with honesty you can solve all problems from feeding the body to feeding your iron-safe. When your dishonesty is discovered, even your honesty is not trusted by people. When once you are found to be dishonest, you can achieve nothing because all your efforts meet with failure. On the contrary, if you work with honesty it will bring you income and success throughout your life.
The scriptures preach to us to be honest. They reveal to us the true nature of the soul. The soul is an immortal and permanent entity. The body is mortal and transitory. Others also have souls like us. If we do not like dishonesty in others, we too should not be dishonest.
The scriptures teach us the importance of selfcontrol. Sri Krishna Maharaj said to the maids, "If you want to become queens, (Maharanis) pursue the path of Neminath. Acquire self-control. Self-control brings you spiritual progress and social approbation. If you want to become slaves, and serve others you may stay in the palace. Your marriages shall be celebrated." The aim of self-conquest is neither the attainment of honour nor the attainment of heaven but the
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