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attained samyagjnan or the true knowledge. Rudrasoma possessed Samyaginan; she had realized the truth about the Samsar. That was why she was non-attached in respect of worldly enjoyments. She wanted to make her children also -on-attached. “True felicity lies only in non-attachment”. She had realized this great truth. She had realized this truth by means of knowledge and experience.
Rudrasoma looked for the right opportunity and showed her sons the true path. The mother had won the whole-hearted love of her children. That was why she could show them the right path; and that was why her children obeyed her words.
I have told you again and again that you should conduct yourself towards your family in such a way that the members of your family love and respect you. If they love you they will follow your advice and will pursue the right path. You should not lose heart; and you should not use strong language. Do not make yourself disagreeable to others. Even if the members of your family are not acting according to your wishes, have patience and equanimity. Finding a suitable opportunity teil them sweetly whatever you have to tell them.
Also listen to another point. You must possess a radiant and magnetic personality. You must acquire a dignified and virtuous personality. The infiuence of such a personality falls on others. Rudrasoma had acquired such a magnificent personality. Her son who was very intelligent and scholarly was influenced by her personality. He began to think : "Mother has advised me to study Drishtivad. Drishtivad! What a lovely name! The philosophy of right vision! Yes. I must fulfil my mother's desire. If I do not fulfil my mother's wish, my life would be a waste. Whatever difficulties I may have to face for it, I will study the Drishtivad”. “Mother is God!” This is the fundamental mantra (Principle) of the noble culture of our land called Aryasamskriti.
Aryarakshit was a young man. Did not the propensities natural to youth arise in his mind? They did arise in his mind; but that was an age of self-discipline. It was absolutely neces
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