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LESSON 8
AUSPICIOUS KARMIC MATTER - A REAL
Auspicious karmic matter is attracted and bound by the soul through the instrumentality of auspicious internal states of the soul. When this auspicious karmic matter rises to give its fruits, one attains things causing pleasure. When the excellent auspicious karmic matter rises to give its fruits, one attains Religion.
What type of pleasure do you desire? Do you desire the momentary worldly pleasure ? Or, do you desire the eternal pleasure of liberation ?
Auspicious karmic matter is the means to worldly pleasure. On the other hand, knowledge is the means to the pleasure of liberation. And the excellent auspicious karmic matter acts as a guide in our journey on the path leading to liberation. To acquire such excellent auspicious karmic matter, one should worship the true Makerof-the-Path-of-Religion, devote oneself to the service of the true spiritual guide and sincerely practise the true Religion, keeping in view the ultimate goal, viz. liberation.
Causes of the bondage of auspicious karmic matter: offering donation to the worthy, worship of Supreme Spiritual Victor and Founder of the Path of Religion, service of the spiritual guides and elders, mental, vocal and bodily wholesome activity, rendering help and assistance to the miserable and poor after having known their needs, and practice of universal love.
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