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Why should the eternal soul not get hurt due to temporary
objects, appreciation or criticism ?

Mental disturbance and sorrow in little things can lead to
terrible results. In this context we can quote Konik’s example
also. Konik thought, “Not my queen, but Halla’s queen
attained the celestial necklace and ear- ornaments ?” His mind
got upset and look where he reached - He fought with his
grandfather, King Cheda who had given refuge to Halla and
Vihalla for 12 years. When he was not successful in attaining
the capital city of Vaishali, he lured Kulvalak Saint by way
of a prostitute and ignited him to break the great stupa (pillar
like monument) of Lord Munisurvata Swami and eventually
destroyed the entire city of Vaishali.

What dreadful results of mental disturbance!

As we saw earlier. Saint Vishwabhuti could not tolerate the
mockery done by his cousin brother and as a result his mind
got disturbed. Leaving aside the desire salvation, he did a
Niyanu of acquiring massive strength as a fruit of his great
penance and renounciation. Intense desire for material things
converts the Punya accumulated due to religious activities to
be papanubandhi.

What is Papanubandhi Punya ?
It means that when this Punya* comes into effect, one will
attain luxuries and comforts but since its attraction had led
to this Niyanu, the attraction towards these worldly comforts
will also be present. This will spoil one’s mind and lead to
vices like desires, anger, greed, deceit and pride. Once these
vices enter one’s life, he will sink in the ocean of sins because
the combination of wealth, power and pride is dreadful and
can make one forget the difference between right and wrong.

* Punya - Fortune acquired due to good acts performed in the past
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