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of this invaluable human form. Where he ought to gather precious gems he only collects pebbles. What a strange irony !
Man does not like his clothes when they are dirty and stinking. So also he does not appreciate a house full of dirt and dust. Even so why does he like or appreciate the dirt and stains on the soul ?
Man often sweeps his house and keeps its clean. In order to remove the dirt from his body, he bathes in hot water and profusely rubs his body with soap. He also daily keeps his clothes clean. But even though his atma which is the nearest to him, is full of dirt still he does not exert in the least to purify it. This is the greatest ignorance of the soul. Body, wealth, goods, possessions and relations-all these are transient and perishable. In their infatuation man forgets the immortal soul. How lamentable it is ! Although liquor is a material substance it makes one insane. In the same way, Karma though it is material, exerts its influence on the atma and gives its fruits. Those, who want to get rid of these Karmas, those who desire to achieve eternal bliss those who aim at perfect happiness or those who aspire to bask in the
