Book Title: Ten Universal Virtues
Author(s): Ram Kumar Nandi
Publisher: Ram Kumar Nandi

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________________ 5. Thus the persons gifted with supreme forgiveness, worshipped by Gods (Devas) and Vidyadharas (Divine beings skilled in various arts and sciences); and the innumerable holy saints who vanquish all worldly miseries on attaining the eternal omniscience and getting rid of the blemishes of karma have become enlightened souls (Siddha). I bow with reverence a thousand times at the holy feet of those supreme saints who are gifted with the virtue of forgiveness. It has been said; Kshama kharang kare yaseya durjana kim karishayti Atrinre patito vahri swaymevopashamyati What harm can an ill-natured person do to one who holds the dagger of forgiveness in his hand? For ultimately one day fire is automatically extinguished on a grassless, barren ground. To sum up, "It is good to have a giant's power, but bad to use it like a giant." Only devil mind will try to follow this rule of the jungle; 'Shathe shatayam samacharet' 'Tit for tatYou killed my dog, I killed your cat." There is a wise and saintly saying; 'Revenge is a wild justice'. Hence, O Mortal Man! Pardon! Pardon! Pardon all thy oppressors and enemies. O aspirants for mental peace! Always remember: Mere vanity is sufficient to bring downfall, Mere passions are sufficient for bondage of soul, Hence I counsel you to shun these, Forgiveness alone is enough to attain Godhood. Create PDF with PDF4U. If you wish to remove this line, please click here to purchase the full version

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