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every individual must pass the fiery test. Like a leaking pot, a family with even a single member of poor character can lose everything."
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"You know Sudharma”, I said, “An individual's character and culture develops as he grows. A child that grows up in a characterbuilding culture grows up to be a gentle and civilized individual. Revati did not grow up in such an atmosphere. Even after her marriage, she did not give peace and understanding a chance in A child that grows up her new home. This has resulted in discord in a character
building culture and violence in the family, but her husband
grows up to be a sought Bhagwan's guidance at the right time. gentle and civilized
individual. Mahavir has advised Mahashatak to control his anger by resorting to meditation, thus saving him from verbal and mental acts of violence. It is to Mahashatak's credit that he turned to peace, spirituality, and meditation."
Sudharma was convinced. He said, “You are right Ganadhar Gautam, Bhagwan Mahavir's compassion has no limits. Despite being a great person, he did not hesitate to help an ordinary couple in marital conflict. Even after achieving the highest goal of kevalgyan, Bhagwan remains concerned for the society and for every individual. Why else would he care for ordinary people? Bhagwan's life is a message for those who believe that sadhaks, sadhus, and sadhvis need not get involved in the social issues.” Sudharma was overcome with emotions.
He continued to let go his emotions. "Gurudev Gautam, our sangh is a great organization, a great family with thousands of sadhaks. This big family also sometimes encounters personality problems. Not everyone is
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