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DISCOURSE 9
157 From the Audience: Here, of course, we can take a decision; but when we go home we will be as we were.
Maharajashri : Then it is not a determination but only an ebullition. Determination leads you to attainment. If your minds are ready now, that is because of the effect of my words. The wheel of transformation begins revolving only when my words become your words. When my words exercise a profound impact on your hearts and minds, the transformation takes place automatically. I wish to see a change in all the activities of your life. The impact of Dharma must fall on all your activities such as eating, drinking, movement, speech, laughter etc. If the life of a shravak is not convenient to you, at least, you must live as noble house-holders. The life of a Jain is of an elevated level of excellence; and until you reach that level you must live as noble house-holders and endeavour to reach that level. If you try to become a shravak without being a noble householder you will fail in your attempt. You make others condemn Jain Dharma. Therefore I entreat you to understand the propriety of being noble householders. Once, there was a time when, in order to become noble house-holders people received training, inspiration and encouragement from their parents and teachers but today this is not available. Therefore, even this training has to be given today by the Guru Maharaj. DEVELOP THE RIGHT VISION YOURSELF
You make a firm determination, "I must effect a transformation in my life. I must become a noble house-holder in this Arya Desh (noble land)”. Yes, here is a point to be realised. You will think of transforming your life only if you realise that your present life is not noble. You examine your present life with a calm mind. Examine carefully every activity of your life. See whether the river of your life is flowing like the sacred Ganga or like a filthy gutter.
From the Audience : In a gutter, filthy water flows.
Maharajashri : I think you say that only to please me. If you after examining your own self say that your life is flowing like the pure and pellucid Ganga, I would feel happy. If you
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