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early morning to night. Additionally, he would help them
revise all that was taught to them and also solve their doubt
and difficulties. Thus, he did not get spare time to entertain
unwanted thoughts and desires. Due to such tireless efforts
throughout the day, he got a sound sleep immediately. Thus,
eliminating any chance of unnecessary thoughts at that time
too. Now, how could the past Karmas show their fruits ?

After 10 to 15 days, the Acharya Bhagwant called that
particular saint and inquired, “How do you feel now ? You
were complaining about the effect of the past negative Karmas
leading to disturbance of mind. What is the situation at
present ?”

The saint answered, “O Bhagwant! Since that time you have
engaged me in the work of imparting knowledge to others,
such futile thoughts have stopped harassing me.”

Acharya Bhagwant said, “Your mind was idle without this
study of scriptures. Hence it was getting carried away in such
futile thoughts. Now keep yourself occupied with this study of
scriptures till your last breath. You will not face any problem.
Great monks who have studied the enormous 14 Purvas also
keep revising and contemplating upon them. Then, do we
have any other option ? This is Jineshwar Lord’s words also
which will keep the mind pure and happy.”

The humble saint fell in the feet of his compassionate mentor
and said, “Oh Lord! You have done a great favour on me.
You really saved me. You are absolutely right. My mind has
remained pure because of being immersed in the vast ocean
of knowledge. Now I am relaxed by your grace. You saved
me from falling in the dungeons of hell. I am really grateful
to you.”

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