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iv. To be certain on what is the Truth. V. To think upon it again and again so that its meaning
becomes clear. vi. Conviction grows and becomes firm, leaving no place for any
doubt on the nature of the truth. vii. What is heard, accepted and meditated upon and be
convinced about as the Truth becomes clear concepts, so
firm in mind that they would not ever change afterwards. viii. What is decided upon as Truth as indicated above should be
acted upon and practised. Besides, to Encourage others to
follow the suit. If intellect is endowed with above qualities, it should be engaged in enquiries such as who am I? What is my family background ? What does my country mean to me? What sort of company do ! keep? What are my resources ? What do I earn and how do I spend it? What my religion teaches ? What are my duties? Considering all the aspects, a person shall decide his course of actions, to live a life full of hapiness, and to attain peace of mind and a detached outlook on life. He realises his ideal in this life only. (15) Listening to religious Sermons constantly :
Though this is included in the above eight attributies of intellect, further stress is laid that. If we hear religious sermons evey day, if helps us to be firm in our faith. We come to know that should be renounced or should be put in practice. By knowning what is worth knowing and by discrimination between the right and the wrong, our heart and mind become pure. By highly respecting the meritorious ones ad by remembering (their) good deeds, good and noble thoughts arise in us certainly and they will become part of us by constant practice. (16) Avoiding food when there is indigestion :
If we eat when we are not hungry, we shall have indigestion. Hence, avoid eating when there is no appelite. Our belly is not a dust-bin to fill it with unnecessary things. We should practise self-control in this respect. Don't eat untill indigestion is cured. Eat only when there is real hunger. This will ensure good health and we do not visit a doctor. Indigestion can be cured by observing a fast. As a healthy mind resides in a healthy body, we shall soon develop chearful attitude and neither there will be dullness nor idleness in practising religious and other activities.
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