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Setting an Example- The Bhagavad Gita |
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The actions of outstanding people set an example which others try to follow; their behavior is the standard by which others judge themselves. I gain nothing from my own actions. I act continuously for the well-being of others; but I am not motivated by any need of my own. If I ever refrained from working, everyone would immediately stop working also – and the world would be thrown into chaos, which would lead to its destruction. Ignorant people work only for their own profit; wise people work for the welfare of others, without thought for themselves. By your own actions demonstrate to the ignorant the joy of work. Act always in accordance with the soul; perform all your actions out of devotion to me. Those who act in accordance with the soul, are released from the consequences of sin. But those who violate the soul by their action, cause themselves terrible suffering. In deciding how they should act, wise people recognize the limitations of their own natures. They also recognize that at any time feelings of hate or lust may rise up within them. They are constantly watching for these obstacles in their path; and thus they never stumble on them. Do the work that your nature allows you to do; and never try to do work that suits other people better. |
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