Delusion is a sort of demonic force. People’s original mind is pure but it becomes perverted due to delusion and other karmas.
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The mode of living which is founded upon a total harmlessness towards all creatures upon a minimum of such harm is the highest morality.
The Gods gave a microbe a drop of water, and in it he lived. They gave an ant a half acre of land, and he prospered. They gave a tiger the forest and he formed an empire and became an emperor. They gave man the Universe and all the knowledge therein. He entered of his own free will the dungeon of Dogma, shut his mind to truth and slew and starved his brothers.
Supporting one’s parents, cherishing spouse and children and a peaceful occupation; this is the greatest blessing.
The evil ruler spoils the word, the plan of life, by his teachings. He, indeed, deprives me of the exalted goal of good thought. With the word of my spirit, I pray to You, O Wise One, and to truth!
Not knowing the consequence of good and evil karmas, he is afflicted and hurt. Nevertheless, he, due to his egotism, piles up karmas and undergoes births and deaths again and again.
Those who are ignorant of the supreme purpose of life will never be able to attain nirvana (liberation) in spite of their observance of the vratas (vows) and niyamas (rules) of religious conduct and practice of shila (celibacy) and tapas (penance).
Success is the result of foresight and resolution; foresight depends upon deep thinking and planning to keep your secrets to yourself.
