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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir
self-discipline. People are afraid of the difficulties that have to be faced in a life of self-victory. Attachment to family may act as an impediment on the path of their spiritual development. That is why, the Lord has said that, self-discipline is the most difficult virtue to attain. People who live in the company of those who have acquired self-discipline; who watch their lives from a point of proximity become attracted by their fearlessness, calmness and felicity. They also realize that those who have self-discipline are honoured greatly and this also attracts them and to such people the task of acquiring self-discipline will not be very difficult. Those who have attained self-discipline accept life cheerfully and walk upon the path of spiritual development. They also inspire others to follow the same path.
Once, Maharaj Kumarpal said to Acharya Devendra, "Kindly teach me swarnasiddhi (the art of making gold) and will make all my people happy and prosperous by giving them gold."
The Sooriji said, "If gold could bring happiness to people the Thirthankar would have given gold to all. He would not have given precepts. Desire is the cause of sorrow. Happiness dwells in contentment and in self-discipline."
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