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@xavarpaatavararako * The webs of worldly attachments spun by the mind
are strange and mysterious. They can make a man unhealthy; they can cause diseases to him and throw him into the jaws of death. We should not allow the mind to make us cowardly in any situation.
Barnawakararaan
* Culture is the foundation for spiritual pursuits.
You should not condemn, criticise or deprecate the traditions and the practices that help to retain and maintain that culture.
* Do not get entangled in blind imitations and con
ventions. At least, live your life thoughtfully thinking of and understanding everything.
* Minimise your necessaries. Learn to live a simple
life. Put an end to wasteful and unnecessary ex
penditure. * Those who depend upon others should discard
their bad habits. NoengeNOMOCNONOONBONO
DISCOURSE 44
The great scriptural scholar Acharyashri Haribhadrasoorishwarji describes the ordinary principles of Grihasthadharma in his great work, Dharmabindu. He says, "If you want to make your life virtuous, noble and felicitous keep admiring noble people who embody lofty virtues”. May be, today you cannot retain equanimity in adversity and practise politeness in prosperity; today your life may not be free from discord and dichotemy. May be there is no concordance in your life now; but if you praise such virtuous people whole-heartedly, a day will come when you too will acquire those virtues. You too will remain patient and composed in adversity and polite in prosperity.
Do not those who want to acquire wealth, praise wealthy people? Do not those who desire to become scholars praise
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