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anger, forsake pride, practise not deceit and give up lust.
Lust for life is a dreadful plant, which bringeth forth dreadful fruit. Duly have I uprooted it and happily do I live.
So wish not pleasures which are at hand, for thus shall ye learn discernment. Ye shall learn right conduct by living always with the enlightened.
True abandonment is his who of his will throweth away, even when he could enjoy, pleasures desirable and welcome.
True abandonment is not his who by circumstances is debarred from enjoying the pleasures of garments, smells, ornaments, women and bed.
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Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Suratwww.umaragyanbhandar.com
