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Rays of Dharma
voice should alert us against wrong indulgence. It is, however, hard to stay vigilant all the time. It is therefore necessary to keep in touch with good books and to listen to wholesome talks, which can keep us on guard.
It may be possible to keep our activities in control by resorting to restraints, but it is hard to bring the mind under control. In the absence of that control, we would remain prone to fall and would have to bear the consequences thereof. The law of Karma is inexorable. No influence works there. Even Lord Mahaveer's soul was destined to infernal abode on account of evil Karmas acquired during the life of Triprushta Väsudev. The attribute of feeling shy of committing sin is meant to spare us from such evil consequences.
