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nivuna buddhi Jayathi). Only those people who are Bhavyas (who are sublime), (Here Bhavyas means those who are sure of attaining salvation in the near future) or Asannabhavyas (those who are at a proximity to sublimity or divinity) can attain exceptional intelligence because they are free from the powerful entanglements of attachments and hatred. Only those who are free from the clutches of attachments and hatred are worthy of listening to discourses on Dharma and tatvas. Only such man can derive proper benefit from the company of noble spiritual heads when they meet them. Only such men can show devotion to noble men. Only such men can honour them and praise them whole-heartedly without the slightest feeling of jealousy.
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One important point has to be remembered in this connection. The Abhavya jivas, that is, those who are not likely to get salvation, cannot attain exceptional intelligence. That means they cannot acquire the intelligence that can aid them in pursuing the path of salvation. Sometimes, even the Bhavyajivas find themselves in these conditions. Even the Bhavyajivas who are under the influence of strong attachments and hatred cannot be intelligent. That means, intelligence can acquire excellence only when attachments and hatred are suppressed and controlled. You can reduce the effect of attachments and hatred by developing contacts with people who are intelligent, enlightened and who desire whole-heartedly and with a lofty feeling of amity the spiritual welfare of all jivas in this universe. Only from them can you derive inspiration to show devotion to men of intelligence, to honour them and to praise them. These actions increase your intelligence. You will attain intelligence which enables you to carry out successful endeavours with respect to your objectives of Dharma, Artha and Kama. People can see the miraculous efficacy of their intelligence in all their activities. They can solve any intricate problem. They use their intelligence not only to attain happiness and peace in this world but also to attain serenity and felicity in the other world.
The intelligence that is acquired by means of politeness gives you three kinds of expertness. A man who possesses intelli
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