Das Lakshan - Day 3
Amit on September 2007
Straightforwardness – UTTAM AARJAV
External View: The action of a deceitful person is to think one thing, speak something else and do something entirely different. There is no harmony in his thought, speech and
actions. Such a person loses credibility very quickly and lives in constant anxiety and fear of his deception being exposed. Being straight forward or honest oils the wheel of life. You will be seen to be reliable and trustworthy.
Internal View: Delusion about one’s identity is the root cause of unhappiness. Be straightforward to yourself and recognize your true nature. The Soul is made up of countless qualities like knowledge, happiness, effort, faith, and conduct. It has the potential to achieve omniscience (Keval Jnän) and reach a state of supreme bliss. Again, the body, the Karmas, the thoughts and all the emotions are separate from the true nature of the Soul. Dharma will one taste the true happiness that comes from within.
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