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THE WAY OF LIFE
UNDERTAKE ANY TASK ONLY AFTER DUE REFLECTION
Most people generally take up a task without thinking about it; and without understanding it. When some minor or major impediments arise, they give up the task in the middle, halffinished. When a man leaves thus some tasks unfinished he loses his self-confidence, and he feels that he is incapable. He wanders about in frustration and desperation. The fault lies with his weakness; his lack of firmness; and with his diffidence and lack of strength; but he blames his Karmas and misfortune for his failures. "I have not attained success in any of my undertakings because my sinful Karma has emerged to the surface". He thinks thus and throughout his life, he keeps lamenting over his failures. Such people cannot have any zest or exhilaration in their lives. There will not be any enthusiam in their lives. How should they lead their lives? Probe it well; not much is lost even now.
From the Audience: Much has been upset and lost already! Our enthusiasm has been undermined.
THE STAKE IS STILL IN YOUR HANDS
Maharajashri : Do not think of what you have already lost. Your body is still healthy. Your five senses are strong and agile. Your intelligence is strong; then why should you worry?
IS THERE STILL SOMETHING IN YOUR HANDS?
A gentleman came to me once; and said, "I have lost everything. I have lost all my wealth in bussiness. My partner has deceived me. I see no way now out of my difficulties except death". I said to him, "Have patience. Free your mind from worries for a few moments. Then answer my questions".
I asked him, "Are you not healthy? Is not your body free from diseases ?"
He said, "Yes, I am perfectly healthy. I have not taken any medicine for several years".
I said, "In that case, set down one thing; "I am healthy". Now tell me. Do you have a wife? How is she?"
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