Book Title: Key to Happiness
Author(s): Jayesh Mohanlal Sheth
Publisher: Shailesh Punamchand Shah

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________________ shall never look the present conditions of the people because that is the manifestations of their past karmas only. Rather we should always look at their present perseverance only because that's their future. No one is mostly capable to alter the present manifestations of one's karmas but one is capable of shaping one's future and that is why, a human being can even attain Siddhatva (emancipation/ salvation) with diligence and perseverance. So, do not contemplate on present manifestations of karma meaning thereby do not analyse it as good (likes) or bad (dislikes). But it is advisable to work only and only towards the ultimate goal which is spiritual elevation and attaining emancipation. Hereinabove talked physical-sensual happiness is not the real happiness, but it's an illusion of happiness and it precedes agony meaning thereby it is enjoyed in order to curb or suppress the agony/ desires and impulses of the sense organs. But such temporary or ephemeral happiness works like fuel to the fire as it aggravates/ignites again and again the same agony/pains of wishes and enjoying such sensual pleasures leads to vicious cycle of bondage of new paapa which results in new pains/torment. Meaning thereby such happiness is preceded by unhappiness like agony/desires and followed by new pains/torment. Secondly such happiness is 6 KEY TO HAPPINESS

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