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THE WAY OF LIFE
He will begin any action only after thinking of all those things seriously. He can carry out successfully only that action which he commences in the right manner. He will carry out his action in such a manner that he will not become a laughingstock in society and that he will attain sucess in that action. He will carry out the action from this point of view. He carries out his action with the idea that the people of the city should praise him and that his honour in society should increase. There is a famous proverb; "Well begun is half done". That work which is begun well is as good as done. An intelligent man commences any work in a proper manner, with proper means.
If some work is improperly commenced, it will not be successful. On account of this, man's mind is filled with anguish. The people at home and society would ridicule a man who fails thus and he will not have enthusiasm to take up any other work. Therefore, you have to think of the consequences also seriously. You must think thus; "I am undertaking this task; and I must carry it out successfully".
PETHAD SHAH'S INTELLIGENCE SUCCEEDED
I think you know how Pethad Shah, the Chief Minister of Malwa commenced the mighty task of constructing a Jin temple in Deogiri. This historic event took place in about the 15th century of the Vikram Era. At that time, Mandavgadh was the capital of Malwa. Pethad Shah was the Chief Minister of Malwa. The Chief Minister had constructed the Jin temples in many cities like Mandavgadh. The Kingdom of Deogiri was not a part of Malwa, The Chief Minister of that kingdom was a brahmin. He was an orthodox brahmin. He did not allow Jin temples to be built in Deogiri. Pethad Shah desired to construct a Jin temple there. He was a man of exceptional intelligence. He was an expert in finding out the ways to achieve success in his endeavours. He was determined to construct a temple in Deogiri. He made a plan to win the affection of the Chief Minister of Deogiri. He did not think of using power. He did not think of using strength. What an excellent plan did the Chief Minister devise !
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