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* You must reside in a locality or in a house where
riots or quarrels or disturbances do not occur frequently. That means you must reside in a
peaceful and quiet place. * In case a serious disturbance occurs you must leave
that place; and go to another where endeavours relating to Dharma (spiritual attainments); Artha (the acquisition of wealth) and Kama (the fulfilment of worldly desires) are not affected or im
peded. * In order to carry out your spiritual austerities and
activities without any fear or worry and in a simple manner, you develop the desire of going to a
village, leaving the city. * The craze for money is the root of all evils. Some
times, you have to pay heavily for it. * Conformity to the ordinary principles is essential
for the attainment of Samyagdarshan (right
vision). * The responsibility of taking care of the Jin Shasan
rests on the shoulders of the Acharyas. They do what is proper. The position of the Acharya should
be given the highest reverence. BORO OroONNENBOXONOMO
DISCOURSE 51
The ocean of supreme compassion, the great scriptural scholar, Acharya Shri Haribhadrasooriji mentions the sixth ordinary principle while expounding the Grihasthadharma in his great work, Dharmabindu. "You should leave the place where disturbances occur".
Whether you are endeavouring to achieve Dharma (spiritual excellence) or Artha (wealth) or Kama (worldly desires) you can attain fulfilment only in a place which is free from
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