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could carry out those endeavours and that the Abhavya jivas could not carry out those spiritual endeavours and even if they carried out those endeavours, they could not attain fulfilment. He added "Therefore, the jivas should practise such virtues as self-discipline and self-sacrifice in order to destroy the passions of worldly life." After hearing the discourse, Shri Ram said humbly, "Revered Lord! Kindly tell me whether my soul is Bhavya (noble) or Abhavya (not noble)."
"Dear King! Your soul is undoubtedly sublime. Moreover, you will attain Kevaljnan in this life and you will attain Moksha", said the muni predicting Shri Ram's future. All the members of the congregation were greatly delighted to hear this. Shri Ram said again;
"Revered Lord! It is said that salvation can be attained only if we pursue the path of Samyamdharma and Samyam means renunciation and self-discipline but I am not thinking of renouncing worldly life. I cannot renounce worldly life. In fact, I cannot discard my attachment for Lakshman. When that is so, how can I ?"
"O you King." When the Karmas of earlier lives emerge to the surface, the jivatma has to experience their fruits. You possess the merit of Baladev. Therefore, you have to enjoy the delights that are pre-destined in the case of a Baladev. Of course, some Karmas are such that their fruits have to be experienced directly. For example, you have to enjoy the delight of being loved by your brother, Lakshman. The jiva has to experience the fruits of Nikachitkarma. Therefore, you cannot entertain thoughts of renunciation until you experience the fruits of certain Karmas but when you have experienced the fruits of those karmas you will naturally think of renunciation. In consequence, you will adopt Charitradharma and attain Moksha" said the muni.
"But Revered Lord! When I look back at my past life and when I think of my present life, I feel that I may never think of renouncing worldly life. I think it is impossible for me to, adopt the path of renunciation."
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