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THE WAY OF LIFE
Man should possess a strong will-power to practise these ordinary principles, in his life. Most people in the present day society are neglecting these principles. They are interested in sinful activities. Therefore, if man should practise these principles in this kind of atmosphere, and if he has to adopt à way of life which accords with those principles, he needs a strong will-power.
You must realise the benefits that accrue to the individual, to the family and to the society from practising those ordinary principles. You must also acquire the capacity to convince others also of their usefulness. If you cannot persuade others to follow these principles, you will find it difficult to pursue them, Your own family may oppose them. Your friends and relatives may oppose them. "In this age, we cannot follow these principles and we need not follow them”. They say such things and try to shake your determination.
Therefore, there is the thirtieth ordinary principle expoundi ed by the Acharyashri and that is TUER #51901 (listening to discourses every day as a matter of duty). Every day, as a matter of duty, you must listen to the discourses delivered by à noble spiritual head on the Dharmashastras. If you listen to discourses every day, your will-power also grows stronger. You will acquire the ability and the capacity to listen to discourses. An inner spiritual awakening will take place in course of time.
From the Audience : We have been listening to discourses for sometime but we have not been able to practise these ordinary principles. "What is the reason for this ?
Maharajashri : The only reason is the absence of the thirst for knowledge and the other reason is the absence of determination. You must develop a deep desire for true knowledge. You must develop a desire to understand spiritual doctrines and some supreme doctrines which are not easy to understand. Do you listen to discourses with a desire for knowledge ? Do you listen to discourses with the purpose of attaining the nectar of life? Do you approach men who have renounced worldly life and who
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