Shrutsagar 2015 09 Volume 01 04

Author(s): Hiren K Doshi
Publisher: Acharya Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir Koba

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Beyond Doubt
Acharya Padmasagarsuri
It is only when viveka i.e. discrimination is absent in one's life, the passions (vishaya and kashaya) lead the soul to destruction, Atman is bondaged by karma and the thoughts turn evil and wicked. Seth Atmaram tried to reconcile all the parts of the body in vain. Finally, Seth Atmaram consulted a holy saint regarding this problem.
Why do people have family doctors and family advocates? Without them people would be helpless and uncomfortable. If your business dealings are unfair, you cannot do without the advocate for falsehood is so weak that it always needs the support of the advocate who is also false in his dealings.
Similarly, tempted by delicious food, people spoil their health by eating all kinds of food. They face all kinds of health problems and cannot manage without the family doctor. If you are not sincere in your dealings, you cannot do without the advocate and if your food is not satvik i.e. light and simple, you need the assistance of the doctor. Similarly, if you do not possess a sound mind and character, I advise you to appoint a family Guru and consult him whenever the need arises. He will be your friend, philosopher and guide and be by your side in all your ups and downs of life and he shall always be a great source of inspiration for the pursuit of well-being.
Seth Atmaram took the advice of the Guru and prepared a notice and sent it to the body, the total organisation of all parts of the body. "Within twenty four hours, if all the