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Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra
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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir
In the Jain Darshan, it is said that a householder must earn money only by lawful and righteous means.
You must earn money by lawful and honest means ; not by dishonest or deceptive means. The wealth that vou earn by dishonest or unlawful means will not bring you peace or happiness. Such wealth causes agitations and inspires ignoble thoughts; and brings you only calamities. It inspires in you ignoble propensities.
Therefore, the first and foremost thing is that your actions and conduct should be pure and noble.
Of course, as a householder, you have to earn money, for your livelihood and to support the members of your family. Even while you are in samsar, you should remain untouched by it like a lotus in water, Only then can you cross the ocean of samsar.
LIFE ALSO A DRAMA :
You should realize that life is a drama. The world is a stage ; and we are all merely actors playing our roles. We should not mistake a drama for reality. We should remain untouched by the evils of samsar. If someone acts ignobly you should realize that in his life some evil Karma has emerged to the surface. Even if your house and shop are burnt away, you should remain calm. You must always retain your equanimity. Remember always that you are playing a role in the drama of life.
The wealth that is earned lawfully brings you peace and happiness and inspires sublime thoughts in the members of your family.
When Dharma impels the soul to wake up, you attain perfection.
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