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THE WAY OF LIFE
A man who is under the influence of jealousy cannot have a true perception of the condition of his soul. He cannot estimate properly the extent of his ability and capacity. A man who is eclipsed by jealousy imagines always that he is a great man and that he is greater than others. Even if some enlightened person prevails upon him to see the truth, he does not.
The Gurudev gave him an exhortation in accordance with the traditions and conventions, he had been following, “TTET
e materiaa!" (Jahan Sukham Devannuppiya). Do what you consider conducive to your happiness. This is a principle of the life of Sadhus. If any disciple is impolite or arrogant and does not pay need to the advice of the Gurudev. the Gurudev says this to him, " ET ". On account of such a thing, the Gurudev does not feel unhappy or agitated. He knows that jivas have an altered nature. He knows very well what kind of mistakes jivas commit when they are blinded by the evil effect of Karmas.
AT THE THRESHOLD OF KOSHA'S HOUSE
The muni went to the house of Kosha, the dancer. As soon as he approached the door of the house, he uttered the auspicious expression “PÅ ATH (May you gain dharma)”. On hearing the expression Dharmlabh, Kosha, at once, set right her dress and came out. She had adopted the path of spiritual endeavour completely and had become a shravika. She had a high regard for the life of munis. She bowed to him respectfully and said, “Oh muni! kindly let me know the purpose of your esteemed visit to my house”.
On seeing Kosha's beauty and on hearing her voice, the muni felt distracted. He had not seen her beauty at any time. She was a famous dancer of Magadha and possessed extraordinary beauty. Her voice also was sweet and delightful. Her beauty and her voice impelled the muni to forget himself for a moment or two and his spiritual strength had been enthralled. He kept gazing at her astonished by her beauty. Kosha who was a shrewd woman guessed the change that had come over the muni's feelings. The muni retaining his composure, said,
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