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All of you know now that the Dharmabindu on which I have been delivering discourses for the last four months, is a very interesting, instructive and inspiring grantha. Of course, during this Chaturmas I have dealt with only the first Adhyaya of this magnificent work.... I have the intention of delivering discourses on the remaining adhyayas of that great work; but I do not know when and in which place, that aspiration of mine will be fulfilled. The first Adhyaya is really a guide to householders regarding the way in which they should live. The great author gives guidance to householders regarding every aspect of their life. In this age which is torn by conflicts and contradictions this grantha will be immensely useful.
HOW CRITICAL THE TIME IS !
How difficult and intricate the present age is! How odd it is ! Legality and morality in respect of acquiring wealth are being flouted by many. People adopt countless foul methods to acquire wealth. They do not hesitate to carry on occupations that involve violence; and it has become common for people to speak falsehood. Smuggling and stealing are widespread in this world. People seem to have forgotten this truth, "Attachment is sinful". In order to acquire wealth and splendour some people engage themselves in traitorous activities and in occupations that cause loss to the country.
They do not care for any principles of propriety in respect of marriages. Marriages that do not accord with noble principles have been taking place. Do you realize what an unhappy situation has arisen ? Agitations, quarrels and agonies and misunderstandings have been increasing in family life. Ignobility and sexual immorality have been increasing in this world. People are becoming indifferent to the principles of noble conduct. The people who observe noble principles are being depreciated and scoffed at. On account of this, hatred, jealousy and calumniation are increasing in social life. The very atmosphere of social life has become polluted and poisoned. Elders and youngsters are not respecting each other. Noble principles are being flouted and broken in all the spheres of human life.
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