Guest guest Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 68. Dharma and Shanti In daily practice, when acts are motivated by the basic principle of the Reality of the Atma, every act becomes an act of Dharma (righteousness). Such an act will bless one with the fruit of Shanti (peace). But when acts are motivated by convenience and selfish interest, it becomes pseudo-Dharma. It is then a bondage, however attractive it may be. Attachment to the world can be destroyed only by attachment to the Lord. If you want to adhere to Sathya (truth) and Dharma (righteousness), you must see in every act, the reflection of the Glory of the Atma. Then attachment to the Lord will transmute the attachment to the world in to a pure offering. It does not matter what your activity is, or what name and form you have chosen. A chain is a chain whether of iron or gold. So, too, whether the work is of this type or that, so long as Atma Tatwa (Principle of Self) is the root, it is an act of Dharma (righteousness) beyond doubt. Such work will bless one with the fruit of Shanti (peace). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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