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Nirastakuhakam satyam Param dhimahi (Bhagavata 1.1.1)
We meditate upon the Supreme reality, free from deception
yad yad acarati sresthas
tat tad evetaro janah
sa yat pramanam kurute
lokas tad anuvartate (Gita 3.21)
The common people always follow the actions of great men. The
standards of life established by the leading persons are accepted and
pursued
by the society in general.
Holy company imparts nobleness to the human beings, while evil
association
results in degradation of the character. A man is therefore, known by
his
company.
Some of the worthy traits that build a Holy Character
Honesty , righteousness, sincerity, generosity, compassion,
equanimity,
endeavor, alertness, benevolence , simplicity, fraternity,
fearlessness,
purity, adeptness, dedication, realism, politeness, truthfulness,
tolerance,
self-control, unselfishness, faith in God, abnegation, friendliness,
sympathy,
austerity, benevolence, charity, contentment, courage, credibility,
self-discipline,
dutifulness, endurance, enthusiasm, forgiveness, frankness, gratitude,
magnanimity, introspection, mercy, mildness, modesty, non-violence,
patriotism,
sanctity, restraint, hospitality, study, service, penance,
nature-friendliness,
kindness to animals, universal brotherhood.
Some of the evil qualities that degrade the human nature
Mistrust, violence, hatred, greed, lust, arrogance, injustice,
anger,
rivalry, brutality, dishonesty, intolerance, atheism, fanaticism,
materialism,
disregard, prejudice, lazyness, hypocrisy, pride, deception, adultery,
hostility, blasphemy, butchery, timidness, corruption, vanity, envy,
falsehood,
ferocity, foolishness, harshness, intoxication, laxity, miserliness,
misappropriation,
obstinacy, opportunism, outrage, perversion, pollution, selfishness,
procrastination,
mutilating the nature, disowning the elders, impurity, uncivilized
ness,
misguidance, obstructing the good deeds, stealing, evil mindedness,
misuse
of religion, superstition, suspicion, cruelty.
The way to Success
Genius is not a necessity for success in life. For achieving
success,
one should have a keen common sense as well as a sincere commitment
towards
duty with an honest endeavor and utmost tenacity to reach the final
goal.
Disseminating the Ideology of Manavat Vikas Parishad
Through the process of introduction, interaction, discussion,
motivation,
inspiration, encouragement, participation, commitment and dedication.
Implementation of this noble Culture
Through the programs of lectures, discourses, seminars,
exhibitions,
cultural programs, processions, melas, congregations, mass feeding,
piligrimage,
spiritual classes, study of Gita - Bhagavaytam, Upanishads, yoga
classes,
meditation , Sanskrit study, character building, health and hygiene,
classes
for children, devotional service, temple programs, preaching tours,
social
service, satsang, publications, book distribution, training camps,
spiritual
enlightenment, self help, self employment, cooking class, nature cure,
household remedies, cottage industry, agriculture, cattle farming,
non-conventional
energy sources, simple living and high thinking, essay writing,
elocution
etc.
Qualities of a devotee
The following are the twenty eight worthy qualities of a devotee of
Lord Krishna (Srimad Bhagavatam). A pure devotee is – kind hearted,
non-malicious,
forbearing, truthful, immaculate, equanimous, benevolent, free from
lust,
self controlled, polite, pure in thought, detached, desire less,
temperate,
peaceful, steady, surrendered to Lord Krishna, reticent, alert,
profound,
patient, conqueror of six fold demerits, not seeking self prestige,
giver
of due respect to all, adept, friendly, compassionate and spiritually
enlightened.
Among these qualities, self surrender to Lord Krishna is the
chief
character and all others are the derivative traits
Every common citizen should be endowed with the following three
qualities
:
1) Duty – mindedness 2) Dedication and 3) Discipline
These can be generated by the help of honesty, responsibility,
wisdom
and courage under the guidance of noble association
Collect the Worthy Essence of everything
Every living being and every object of this world naturally imbibes
some good qualities as well as some other bad qualities. A wise person
should always collect only good qualities and reject bad ones from all
that he comes across in life. This process of essence-seeking act
eventually
makes one great and glorious. Those who care only for others defects
shall
turn out to be a bundle of evils.
ACHIEVEMENT OF REAL FREEDOM
1) Freedom from selfish and corrupt rulers
2) Freedom from antisocial and antinational elements
3) Freedom from violence , militancy and terrorism
4) Freedom from ignorance, mistrust and disbelief
5) Freedom from superstition and misguidance
6) Freedom from falsehood and delusion
7) Freedom from atheism and fanaticism
8) Freedom from selfish optimism and foolish pessimism
9) Freedom from hatred, intolerance and injustice
10) Freedom from grief, fear and destruction
11) Freedom from pollution and impurity
12) Freedom from cruelty and prejudice
13) Freedom from crime against women
14) Freedom from negative moods and illiberal thoughts
15) Freedom from criminals, thieves and rogues
16) Freedom from uncontrolled technology
17) Freedom from wars and battles
18) Freedom from coercion, suppression and domination
19) Freedom from profanity, obscenity and immorality
20) Freedom from dishonesty and unrighteousness
21) Freedom from expression
22) Freedom to do all auspicious activities
23) Freedom for upliftment and universal welfare
24) Freedom for worthy education and uprightness
25) Freedom for holy company and worthy behaviour
26) Freedom for self realization and God realization
Every human being should know that, spiritual wisdom and self-
discipline
alone can bestow this full fledged freedom for the humanity. The dogmas
of materialism and atheism shall simply deceive the common people by
causing
misguidance, problems and worldly bondage. Denial spiritualism is the
denial
of human welfare. Spirit is the real self. Body is not the self, mind
is
not the self. Caring for the spirit is caring for yourself. Neglecting
the spirit is just killing yourself. Without taking due care of your
real
self, how long can you afford to deceive yourself and remain drowned in
the ocean of mundane suffering ? Therefore, open your eyes, open up
your
minds and purify your hearts to adopt brotherly affection with all the
living beings of the world, so also to offer absolute love to the
Supreme
Lord.
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