Guest guest Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 12. Cultivate Virtues The body is cleansed by soap and water, but true cleanliness can be achieved only from within. The cleansing of the body may keep physical illness away, but the disease of the mind requires inner cleanliness. A perfume applied to the body might please the company around, but good thoughts and sweet conversation will please them more for a long time. As the soap is for the body, truth is for the speech; both have a high cleansing effort. The mind has to be cleansed by proper education in the crucible of renunciation. Education is the process of gaining illumination - it is the light that dispels the darkness of ignorance and doubt. It confers humility and discipline. A sense of elation and exultation keeps the body free from ill-health. An evil habit that one indulges in is the chief cause of the mental and physical diseases. Greed affects the mind, disappointment makes one depressed. Each one can justify their existence only by cultivation of the virtues. Once you have virtues, you become a worthy candidate for Godhood. It is progress in virtue that announces the progress of a person towards Divinity. Virtue also confers skill, freshness and long years of youthfulness. Start cultivating and growing virtues that are divine in you, today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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