Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 SPIRITUAL WEALTH There may be countries superior to this State (India) in material riches, but it is still remains unapproached and unapproachable in spiritual wealth -- being the center of spiritual effulgence and the abode of great rishis from immemorial times. If India has been able to acquire such a great reputation, it is not because of her material wealth, but because of the greatness of her spirfituality -- that is something unique. TAPAS Tapas means turning pain into pleasure. WEALTH The wise have said that the best wealth is happiness. The really por man is not hte one who lacks but he who lacks the joy of the heart. However wealthy a man may be, he cannot eat gold or silver. Then why to entertain love for money? What is the purpose of money except for the maintenance of one's body? The wise and the wealthy man should give away his wealth in charity,but that must be done with good intention, without any expectations of reward. Money should be utilised to further the cause of righteousness, otherwise it is a heinous sin. The resources placed at your disposal by God should be utilised for the worship of God. The greatness of material wealth is evanescent, charming at the start but sorrowful at the end. On the contrary, the wealth arising out of the realisation of Truth is everlasting, unformly beautiful and Blissful. For the ignorant, poverty is a source of sorrow; for the enlightened, it appears as a means to eternal peace and Self-realisation. People inordinately fond of wealth and senuous plasures cannot even practice virtues. CONCLUDED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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