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The Jaina Antiquary
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remove it. It is vain to be proud of transient and perishable things of the world.
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Brahmacharya.
There is no power like Brahmacharya on the earth Control on senses is essential for non violence. Brahmacharya should be maintained even in married life. Marriage means partial observance of Brahmacharya and not enjoyment of sensual pleasures. Those who think marriage as the passport of reckless sexual indulgence are on the wrong path. Men without restraint are of no where.
Service.
It is the duty and Dharma of every man to render service. Willpower develops in rendering services. It is a Dharma by which man can do good to others. Selfish man can not understand the greatness of this Seva-Dharma.
Modesty.
He who has no modesty and sobriety, has fallen from humanity. Modesty indicates the greatness of man. If one has to increase the circle of his friends, one must embrace modesty.
Determination.
The success of any act depends upon determination. Men of weak determination seldom succeed. Great things can be done through firm determination.
Perseverence.
Continued devotion to an object is perseverence. No work can be successful in its absence. When any country, society, race or community becomes idle, and ceases to exert, its fall becomes inevitable. Knowledge, wisdom, wealth and respect can be acquired through perseverence. Ordinary men by perseverence and determination can do extra-ordinary work. All the great men of the world were industrious. A foolish and poor man, on the strength of perseverence, can be wise and rich.
Good Conduct.
Men of gentle behaviour command respect. Even the religious and rich men and high authorities fall due to misconduct. To set the conduct right and look into one's defects through self-inspection
