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
difficulty actually lie? Amongst ordinary folks, who are not able to ask for things, who are not able to say anything, they are not able to talk about it; that is where the difficulty lies. What difficulty is there anywhere else? People have needlessly taken this up!
Questioner: Who are they?
Dadashri: It is the ordinary folks, they are the ones. Go ask them, “What difficulties do you face?” Otherwise, these people, those for whom you are suggesting that donations should be given, they drink alcohol and make merry.
Questioner: That is true, but you said that ordinary people are in need. So to give over there is considered moral duty (dharma), isn't it?
Dadashri: Yes, but what does that have to do with the practice of humanity? What is the practice of humanity? [The consideration] That what hurts me will also hurt others, so my conduct should be such that others are not hurt.
Questioner: Is that not the same thing? If someone does not have clothes...
Dadashri: No, those are characteristic traits of a merciful person. How can everyone else be merciful? Those who are rich can do that.
Questioner: Is it considered good to make an effort at a societal level so that ordinary folks are well provided for, so that all their necessities are fully met? At a societal level, meaning that we pressure the government to do so, to give to these people. Does doing so fall under the practice of humanity?
Dadashri: No, that is all egoism of the wrong kind, of everyone involved.