The Practice Of Humanity

SR No.: 034336
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Dada Bhagwan
Publisher: Dada Bhagwan Aradhana Trust
Total Pages: 44
Language: English
Classification: Book_Other
File Size: 1 MB

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The Practice of Humanity
Questioner: It is the natural (swabhaavik) law!
Dadashri: Yes, it is the natural law. No, it will not do. Do you understand? ‘As much pain as I feel, must he not be feeling the same?' If such a thought arises, that is all within the practice of humanity. Otherwise, how can it be referred to as humanity at all?
What If Borrowed Money Is Not Paid Back?
If you do not pay back the ten thousand that someone has loaned to you, at that time you should have the thought, “How much pain would I experience if I had given money to someone and he did not return it? So I should return the money at the earliest opportunity.' You should not keep it with you. What is the practice of humanity? The pain that you experience, the other person is bound to experience the same as well. However, the practice of humanity differs for each person. A person's practice of humanity depends on the level of his or her development. The practice of humanity is not of one type.
While hurting someone, the thought should arise in the mind, 'How would I feel if I were the one being hurt?' Therefore, to stop hurting others is humanity.
When Guests Come Over... If you are a guest in someone's home, you ought to have consideration for the host, 'How would I feel if guests were to stay at my place for fifteen days?' You should not be a burden to the other person. Stay with your host for a couple of days, and then make an excuse and shift to a hotel.
People are preoccupied with their own happiness. The entire concept of, ‘My happiness arises from giving happiness to others,' has started to disappear. The concept, ‘I am happy when others are happy,' has disappeared. Instead, one says, “I got my cup of tea, so I am happy."