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Prabuddha Instructs How to Cross Maya
“He should serve the Guru obediently, attentively, and with sincerity and learn Bhagavata Dharma or duties of a devotee of the Lord from him. He should serve the Guru as his God, which is a sure way of pleasing the Lord of the universe and becoming fit for His grace.
“He should practise non-attachment and keep company with righteous and the wise. He must be kind and compassionate to his inferiors, friendly to his equals and respectful to his superiors.
“He should keep his mind and body pure and regulate his life by fixed rules. He must perform his own duties. He must have forgiveness and should not talk idly. He must study the sacred Vedas. He must observe straightforwardness, celibacy, innocence and equanimity under the opposite conditions of pain and pleasure, gain and lossetc. He must not do any harm to any being.
“Behold Atman and Isvara everywhere. Perceive the immanence of God in all objects. Free yourself from all connections. Do not bind yourself to your house. Have that which is easily got for your clothing. Have any food that is got by chance. Be content with anything and everything.
“Have faith in the Bhagavata Sastra, but do not blame or condemn any other Sastra. Control your mind, speech and actions. Speak the truth. Be calm. Discipline the senses.
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