Light Of Life

Author(s): Padmasagarsuri
Publisher: Arunoday Foundation

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Oharma. We should show our Dharma not in words bur in actions ; not in the form of intention but in the form of action.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF PUNYA AND PAPA ?
These have a very clear meaning. Punya results from noble conduct. Punya is that quality which helps the development of our soul. That action which helps our spiritual elevation is Punya. Papa is that which causes spiritual ruin or decline. Whatever you do with a noble intention; and whatever benevolence you bestow upon others will bring you Punya. If you render a deed of charity; if you bestow some benefaction upon others; if you do deeds of benevolence, kindness and of love ; and if you entertain noble thoughts, you will get Pupya. If you entertain evil thoughts, if you ca'lse worry and agitation to others; If you cause violence to others or kill others; if you get angry: if you do anything that is unpleasant or painful to others; you will earn Papa or sinful Karma. That which is not acceptable to the soul is Papa ; and that which is acceptable to the soul is Punya. There is a clear and comprehensive definition
"Benevolence brings Punya ; Malevolence brings Papa"
A certain lover of knowledge asked Bhagwan Vyasa once, 'Revered sir! I have no time to study the eighteen Puranas. Kindly tell me briefly what Panya and Papa are Vyasa gave this reply :
Vyasa has expounded two principles in the 18 Puranas. "Benevolence brings Punya. Malevolence brings Papa" Please remember that those words were uttered by Vyasa Maharshi. That is his summary ot the eighteen Puranas.
WHAT IS CONTEMPLATION (CHINTAN) ? WHAT CAN IT BE CALLED ?
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