Page 18 - Courage Redifined

If you want to be saved from such sins, then do not lose your
determination and courage.

The rising attraction towards sins in today's times :
In today's world, there are abundant situations and instruments
which can drag you in such sinful acts. If you do not remain
strong, you will be tempted to practice such deeds.
Today's business and taxation system tempt you to cheat.

Today's movies tempt you to stare at the partly naked bodies
of the actresses.

The revealing attire of women also tempt us to look in their
direction.
Fast, tasty food served at restaurants tempt us to forget the
difference between the Bhakshya (edible) and Abhakshya
(inedible).
There are abundant places for entertainment which tempt us
to roam about here and there.
Today's I-Phones give you the entire world in your palm and
burden your mind with things going on all around the world.
Thus, the mind is bound to be enveloped in Artadhyana
(negative thoughts). The atmosphere around us is contaminated
with hatred, envy, narrow mindedness and animosity and
compels us to think on the same lines at all times.
Elements which drag the mind in wrong thoughts
(Mithyabhava*) :

In today's times, losing your courage and getting dragged in
wrong thoughts is not a big deal. Not only has the temptation
for the senses increased but elements which drag the mind in
such Mithyabhava (wrong thoughts) have also increased -
1) Articles in magazines and newspapers

2) Messages and videos on WhatsApp and YouTube
* Mithyabhava - Non-belief in the teachings of Lord Mahavira.

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