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Chapter 13
Remedy:-
- Forgiveness in the self, is self-evident, because the self is free, from all modifications and evils. So a striver, should have a firm belief, that he remains unaffected, by evil and wrong done to him. This belief, naturally, develops forgiveness.
- He beholds the self, present in all beings (6/29). If while having a meal the tongue is chewed, a person is not angry with his teeth, because the tongue and the teeth, both are his own parts, similarly, the same self, abides in all the beings. So a person, possessing the virtue of forgiveness, never entertains,
the idea of punishing a wrong-doer.
Arjavam:- It means, straightforwardness of body, mind and speech. No sense, of ornamentation, in the body. Simplicity in living, natural straightforwardness, in behaviour, absence of arrogance - this is straightforwardness of body. Absence of crookedness, deceit, envy and aversion etc., and serenity, benevolence and compassion, these include straightforwardness of mind. Absence of taunt, censure, malicious gossip and pinching, harsh language and use of simple, true, aggreable and wholesome language - this is straightforwardness of speech.
Remedy:- A man by assuming his affinity, with the gross, subtle and causal bodies, regards himself superior to others. So he does not possess straightforwardness, of mind, speech and behaviour. If he renounces this assumed affinity with the body, and has an eye on the self, he becomes straightforward.
Acsryopasanam:- A teacher, who imparts knowledge and teaches good precepts, is called an Acarya. If anyone serves, such a type of teacher, he is benefrtted. But here the term 'Acarya', denotes a liberated soul. Bowing to him, paying reverence to him, and serving him with body, mind and speech, in order to make him happy - this is service, to him. But real service, consists in translating his principles into practice. The service rendered to the body, of a conscious man is regarded as service to him. But, to render service to the body of a realized soul, is not service, in its real sense. It is only partial service.
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