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overwhelmed with joyful emotions. He was greatly delighted by the tremendous virtues of Vasthupal and Tejpal especially by their humility. He made an entreaty, with insistence, to him, “You kindly accompany us to Palithana". Vasthupal complied with his request.
Such politeness would certainly be glorified; is that not so ? If the flowers of commendation bloom from your lips then you may know that the fourth principle of Grihasthadharma has appeared in your life. We feel greatly excited and delighted when we hear such stories of the past. We would feel delighted to see or hear about such events even in the present. Virtues should be admired and adored.
"No dejection in adversity; no elation in prosperity". This is an extraordinary virtue of noble people. If you want to acquire that quality, you first learn to love virtues in others. Become an admirer of virtues. Keep admiring virtues. If you do so, there will come a day when you too would have acquired those extraordinary virtues. : It is not only necessary but absolutely essential to be an admirer of virtues, if you want to become a virtuous man.
This is enough for to-day.
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