________________
20
THE WAY OF LIFE
SAY YES OR NO
You can decide for yourselves whether you are only grihasthas or Sadgrihasthas. Therefore, I will ask you some questions you must say "yes" or "no".
If your answer is "Yes", you must think that you are a noble householder. If your answer is “No”, you must think that you are an ordinary householder. The First Question
Are you pursuing the traditional profession or occupation of your family? The Second Question
Is your profession or occupation or business unobjectionable? The Third Question
Is your occupation according to your wealth; is it according to the requirements of time, country or city ? The Fourth Question
Do you keep accurate weights and measures ? Are you honest in your dealings with others ? Are your dealings legal and lawful ?
If your answer to these questions is "Yes", you are a noble householder. You may believe that you are following the Samanya grihasthadharma and you can believe this definitely. You can believe that you are undoubtedly following the ordinary grihasthadharma. If your business or occupation conforms to these principles, you can never incur any loss.
YOUR AIMS IN LIFE MUST BE RELATED TO DHARMA
From the Audience : How can doing business or following a profession be Dharma ?
Maharajashri: Do not relate Dharma or adharma to your action of doing business or following a profession. Dharma or Adharma depends on your view, your aim and the purpose with
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
