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Acarawawavorda
javaaranavaratavaraa
* It is easy to become a virtuous person; but it is
extremely difficult to admire virtues in others. Would you feel happy when you see the happiness
of others ? * Those inert and conscious things that are necessary
to inspire in man auspicious and pure emotions are also worthy of being seen, saluted and worshipped
by us. * Do not commit even a single sin with a strong and
deep feeling of attachment or hatred. Realize that a sin is a sin and so harmful. Set before yourself
the lofty ideal of discarding all sins. * Experience a deep sorrow in your heart when you
commit a sin. The improper behaviour and conduct of parents especially in the presence of their children will make them averse to Dharma. Their minds may grow rebellious. Therefore, when you speak to your children, speak sweetly expressing
elevated thoughts and feelings. * Without a conflict there can be no concordance and
peace; without strength, there can be no attain
ment and perfection. Ongeveergerensexexoners
DISCOURSE 9
The great scholar and acharya Shri Haribhadra Soori, the spiritual son of Yakinimahattara, gives this commandment, while explaining the form and nature of Dharma.
बचनाद् यदनुष्ठानमविरुदाद् यथोदितम् ।
मैयादिभावसंयुक्तं तद्धर्म इति कीर्त्यते ॥ In his great work, Dharmabindu, he defines and describes the spiritual austerities that are to be practised in conformity with prescriptions. You have to bear this point in mind. The austerity that has to be practised is also called Vyavaharadharma or the practical aspect of Dharma. It is also called
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