(continued) Some people say why should they not continue earning by improper means when their reputation has already been tarnished. But is this wise? No ! Give up this practice as soon as possible. Suppose a person is having his meal and another person informs him that there is poison in it. Will he continue eating it? No. He will spit out the morsel immediately. Secondly, they argue that it is difficult to earn one's living by fair means because in the world of today the people and the law force them to adopt unethical practices. Without it they cannot survive. But I want to ask how long you will remain alive? You cannot be immortal. You will have to die one day or the other. So why do you want to die a sinful death? Has this human body been bestowed upon you to commit sins? The people who were determined not to commit sins and injustice and worshipped God, achieved emancipation by pleasing God. Borthers, utilize your time in the best of pursuits. Every brother and sister should purify the inner sense by giving up sins. It will make the life pious for which the human body has been bestowed on youl. Therefore, do you duty in a just and honest manner. Boys are getting sold these days as their parents demand a dowry for thousands of rupees. It is such a pitiable condition. The girls are humiliated and abused. It is improper, a great pain and injustice to the women. I sincerely request that you marry your sons to daughters from poor family. They will do all the domestic work efficiently then a girl from a wealthy family. Whatever things you have must be utilized properly.Children must be taken care of properly, they must be taught good lessons and things. They must develop good inner feelings and sentiments. They must have good characteristics and qualities and have good behavior. You have time to earn money, but what are the children doing? How are they being raised? What are they learning? On these things you are totally oblivious and not paying any attention. Oh Brothers!They are the real treasures. They can become great souls and that will be such a great thing. As many great souls that existed, their mothers were very divine and such divine mother's children turn out great. They have become saints and great souls. Mother's nature comes in the children.Therefore mothers must want their children to learn good lessons and things in life. But on the contrary, the lessons she gives are just the opposite. She teaches the girls to keep their money in their own possession, so that when there is a separation that money comes to you, and with such teachings she sends her daughter to the in-law's home. She teaches things like why do you do all the work, let the sister-in-law and others do the work. Don't do so much work. Now there is confrontation with the husband's family. Now just think, with such teachings by all mothers, one day you too will have a daughter-in-law and she too will behave the same way. She too will not work and you will complaint that my daughter-in-law does no work. If you do good than things will be good for you. Brothers! If you do evil, then things will be bad for you. "Kaliyug hai is haath de, us haath le, kyaa khoob saudaa nagad hai." Have great respect for your mother and father, your in-laws and elders, serve them, give them respect, then these impressions will be imprinted on the children. In old age they too will serve you. But if you do not do this, if you do not serve the elders, then the children too have the same impressions in their mind and their nature too will become the same. We cannot remain the same at all times and there will be a time when this body too will become old and incapable of doing a lot. At that time, your children will not come to help out. Then you will complaint that they do not help, they do not listen. Well! How much have you served your elders?Now why must you expect anything from your children?Therefore make your conduct and behavior good. (to be continued) |
