तस्माद्धर्मप्रधानेन भवितव्यं यतात्मना । तथा च सर्वभूतेषु वर्तितव्यं यथात्मनि ॥ - महाभारत शान्ति-पर्व 167:9 tasmaaddharmapradhaanena bhavitavyam yataatmanaa | tathaa cha sarvabhooteShu vartitavyam yathaatmani || [Mahaabhaarata Shaanti-Parva 167:9] Hence, by self-control and by making dharma (right conduct) your main focus, treat others as you treat yourself. Vidura says to the king Yuddhishthira, Listening to wise Scriptures, austerity, sacrifice, respectful faith, social welfare, forgiveness, purity of intent, compassion, truth and self-control - are the ten wealth of character (self). O king aim for these, may you be steadfast in these qualities. These are the basis of prosperity and rightful living. These are highest attainable things. All worlds are balanced on dharma, dharma encompasses ways to prosperity as well. O King, dharma is the best quality to have, wealth the medium and desire the lowest. Hence, (keeping these in mind), by self-control and by making dharma (right conduct) your main focus, treat others as you treat yourself.
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:13:56 +0000
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