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ous ones. They honour a false preceptor as a true one, and believe in a false religion deeming it a true religion.
On account of the effect of this sinful Karma, man acquires such vices as anger, pride, deception and avarice. Many aberrations arise in the Jivatma on account of the effect of this sinful Karma. Even sensual desires are inspired by this sinful Karma. Sorrows and joys ; lamentations and jubilations; elations and depressions ; attachments and hatred are all inspired by this Karma. Those people who are infatuated and who are blinded by this Karma experience Bhavaduhkha or mental sorrow. All the sorrows are mental and are connected with the thoughts and feelings of the mind. So they are called mental sorrows.
You must have compassion for both these kinds of people because one kind experience sorrows in this life and the other kind render their future sorrowful. Those who commit sins make their future sorrowful. Sorrow is the fruit of sin. Have you understood this point? Whether people are in sorrow or in sin, they deserve compassion. We have to keep our compassion surging.
From the Audience : Sometimes, we may show compassion to Dravyaduhkhis (those who are experiencing materialistic sorrows) but we cannot show compassion to sinners.
LEARN TO BECOME A SUPREME SOUL
Maharajashri : You are right because you are sinless. It is natural for sinless people to be harsh towards sinners! How insanely you speak ! Have you not committed any sin in your life? Your lives are replete with sins. But you abhor sins in others! It seems one beggar said to another, "Are you not ashamed of begging? Give up begging. Work hard and earn your livelihood”. What you say is similar to this.
Has dislike appeared in your hearts for sins? Has contempt appeared in your hearts for sins ? Do you feel unhappy when you commit sins ? "In this human life, I have to commit sins. What a misfortune ?” Have you thought thus at any time? After committing sins, do you repent your sins ? You experience
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