Rays of Dharma

Author(s): Chitrabhanu
Publisher: Divine Knowledge Society

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How to gain Popularity
not be tempted to say that the poor guy left everything here.
Another factor for popularity consists of not getting angry while facing the truth; we should really be pleased to face it. The right comment from the esteemed people should be considered beneficial; it could be in our interest. Those, who have no expectation from us and who are not out for fame, are like mirrors in which we can see our drawbacks. Ägamic literature also constitutes a mirror that shows our virtues as well as vices. Virtues cannot be sustained unless vices are removed. If one does not give up what is wrong, how can he assimilate the truth? We need to get rid of the vices and manifest our inherent purity.
Not to do something good in spite of having the capability is considered by the scriptures as concealing the ability. Whatever ability one may have in the realms of wealth, knowledge, oratory etc. needs to be used for the benefit of the society. It will then be seen that abilities increase as they are used. New horizons continue to open as one tries to reach the first one. That gives us the challenge to boost our capability. One should, however, be careful to stay away from superiority or inferiority complex.
While undertaking an activity, one may feel afraid of getting failure. It should, however, be remembered that everyone is imbibed with immense capabilities. Since our soul is identical with Lord's soul, we can also do what the Lords had done. We are simply not aware of the ability lying latent within us. We need to explore and use it in uplifting the life. Not using it would result in blunting that capacity.
When one tries to do something new, people may criticize it; but when he succeeds in the endeavor, they start praising him. Not to use the latent capability is a default. We should remember that the time passes away. Unless we use the capability now, we may not get the time to use it later on and the capability would get rust. Lord Mahaveer has therefore urged to wake up from the sleep of ignorance and move ahead. He did not want that man should beg at the door of temple or remain satisfied by praying to the Lord. He knew of the immense
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