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I am the Soul
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पंधर भवो मांहे ज तो तुं पामशे मुक्ति सही,
SCT 31749 TH HEUTIG THAT COMET....
Sages tell us, “You have so far wasted infinite births in the pursuit of your worldly affairs, in the interest of your passionate activities.” Wherever and whenever the jiva has gone, it has done precious little other than enjoying the sensual pleasures. It does the same by itself and inspires others to do the same. We do not recollect the things that we did in the many births that have gone past. But let us consider the present birth! What have we done in the years that have gone by in this life? We have spent the entire life in providing everything that the body demands, and in providing for the family that is attached to us. Don't you feel you have lost the precious years that have passed?
You struggle night and day. You say, “I do not do it for my sake alone. I am worried about my family, I have do it for them.” But let me ask you - it is true that you are worried about your family, but in what way? In one good way, you provide all the facilities that your children need while growing, provide them good education. If its a girl, you find a good match for her, or in your words a wealthy match, and get her married. If its a boy you educate him, set him up in business and get him married. That's it! You are through with your responsibilities, aren't you? Don't you exclaim - Poof! Am I relieved!' ?
Dear Brothers! Did you do everything that you were dutybound to do as parents? You may say 'Yes'. But I say NO!
Did you expose your children to religion? Have you inspired them in any way to turn towards the Soul, after they complete all their responsibilities? If no, then your duties are unfinished. When will you tell them about religion? When you fully retire from a busy life? But then you would be infirm and the grown up children may not accept the culture of religion. If at all you want them to learn about religion, you have to catch them young. Now would
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