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THE WAY OF LIFE
study the sacred scriptures. The study of Dharmagranthas increases the strength of the mind. Your mind grows strong and pure if you carry out scriptural studies regularly and constantly.
Do not limit your endeavours to the attainment of your objectives relating to Artha and Kama. Artha and Kama are only means. They must be used only as the means. You must carry out endeavours for the attainment of Dharma. That should be the aim. You must carry out endeavours to liberate your soul from the sinful karmas that have been gathering in your souls through countless lives. If you are completely engaged and entangled in your endeavours relating to Artha and Kama, you will not be able to carry out any endeavours for the attainment of, Dharma and your life as a human being is wasted.
You will realise the value of this principle if you think calmly and deeply. You can think of anything from the otherworldly point of view only if you possess a calm and serene disposition. Serenity enables you to think of your soul. Keep your mind free at least for a few moments from anger, pride, avarice and deception. By this means, you can attain mental serenity and in that state of mind you can float felicitously on the pellucid waves of sublime contemplations.
This is enough for to-day.
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