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THE WAY OF LIFE
systematic manner. They do not have even a knowledge of a gradual and systematic process. Dharma seems to them to be doing whatever comes to their mind. Dharma seems to be doing whatever they like. Can you do what you like in a school or a college? Can you begin studying any course, at any level, when you wish to do so ? No. You cannot. There you have to proceed, step by step. If you pass the first standard you can get into the second standard. After passing the second standard, you can enter the third standard. After passing the third standard, you can get into the fourth standard. Just as you accept this system in the sphere of education, in the sphere of Dharma also, you can attain development only if you obey the principle of proceeding step by step; and if you thus practise Dharma, you can realize and experience the inconceivable efficacy of Dharma.
DHARMA - THE SUPREME MANTRA THAT CAN REMOVE POISON
Just as in this grantha, the efficacy of Dharma has been described, it is described in the other Dharmagranthas also. The great acharya while describing the efficacy of Dharma in the Pancha sutra says, “Dharma is worshipped by gods as well as demons. Gods as well as demons revere and practise Dharma. Dharma is the sun that can dispel the darkness of the ignorance of infatuation. As soon as the sun of Dharma arises in the firmament of life, the darkness of infatuation disappears. Dharma is the supreme power or Mantra that can remove the venom of attachment and hatred. The supreme power of Dharma is described. It is the Mantra that can take away the potent poison of attachments and hatred. Dharma is the fountain of all kinds of auspicious results. Nothing can take place without a cause. If you want to attain any kind of welfare or prosperity you have to depend on Dharma. Surely, progress and prosperity can be attained by means of Dharma. It is a tremendous fire and it can burn away the thick, forest of Karmas. Dharma gives us Moksha and the state of absolute perfection. What an astounding efficacy of dharma has been described ! Enlightened people have given a true exposition of it.
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