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Chapter 38
Discretion at Depth
A religious person does not do anything rashly or hastily. He is not led by emotions and keeps them under control by exercising his discretion. Everyone likes what is in order and systematic. We do not want even the furniture or other objects lying in disorder and try to keep them in order. Similarly we also do not like anyone talking haphazardly.
It is human nature to appreciate what is pretty and systematic. On that very account, a cultured and civilized person becomes popular all over. The nature also likes it and that can be seen from the pretty objects existing all around us. The people, however, happen to set aside that inherent sense and indulge in misbehavior. They do adore virtues, but tend to leave the observance thereof to the saintly persons. They stay under the illusion that the wholesome life of saintly persons would somehow be helpful to them.
The law of Karma however states that it is not possible to get benefit from the activities of others. That law is indelible; one reaps as he sows. In order to take the advantage of the popular illusion the so-called saints and performers encourage people to undertake various rituals. Thereby they make money; no wonder such cunning people are now-a-days seen accumulating millions and billions!
The human birth that we have gained is meant for achieving the
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