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THE WAY OF LIFE
conduct. On one hand, he does ignoble acts but on the other hand, he gives charity and donations. We know his tricks. He gives charity and donations only to cover up his ignoble actions".
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THE TENDENCY TO SEE FAULTS BRINGS ABOUT EVIL CONSEQUENCES
This is the tendency of seeing only the defects and faults. You are house-holders and you are entangled in the countless sinful tangles of the Samsar. Defects are there! Faults are there. We can see as many faults and defects as we want to in you who are the people of the world and who are jivas existing in the guise of human form. There is nothing special in this. There is speciality if you can see virtues in those jivatmas that are filled with vices. Someone performs such an excellent austerity as Masakshaman fasting for a month continuously and some people who love virtues in others give him presentations. When you see this, would you live that house-holder who performed the austerity? Will amity spring in your heart for him? No, you would only say, "Oh, he has carried out a great austerity! We know his activities very well. Do you know why he has performed this austerity? Only in order to collect a lot of money. Only in order to secure expensive gifts".
Though some people are steeped in sin, they entertain some noble and lofty aspirations in order to get rid of their sins. This kind of propensity must be appreciated and honoured.
EVEN SADHVIS ARE WORTHY OF ADMIRATION AND APPRECIATION
You must have love and adoration for the Sadhvis who are immersed in studies and meditations every day; whose minds are chastened by the three gems of Jain conduct, namely, the right vision, the right knowledge and the right conduct and who conform to the five great vows of non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy and attachment. Seeing the ignoble or indiscrete conduct of a few Sadhvis, you should not generalise and blame all Sadhvis. Angels are bright still, though the brightest fell. You must be careful and cautious not to enter
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