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Is it logical that someone claims to know the soul but does
not realize that good deeds can lead to a good birth in future,
whereas bad deeds can lead to a very painful birth ?

Negative feelings like anger, pride, deceit, animosity are the
soul’s weakness, while virtues like forgiveness, composure,
humility, modesty, simplicity, kindness, compassion, etc. are
all the soul’s beauty and strength. The one who does not
understand this, does not know the soul.

What does ‘knowing’ mean in the true sense ?

Knowledge generally comes with some responsibilities. For
example, if one knows that unnecessary expenditure can prove
disastrous, then he will think twice before spending money.
If by chance, he spends more money, then he will regret his
decision. If his son happens to spend more than necessary,
thenhe will be displeased and will scold his son. At that time
his son back-answers that, “I know that I should not have
spent such a huge amount for this”. He will immediately
tell his son, “What is the use of such knowledge which you
cannot apply ? Inspite of knowing everything, you still spent
so much ? Isn’t this foolishness ?”

Only that knowledge is true which comes along with certain
responsibilities.

Accordingly, after knowing (a) the reasons which bind or free
the soul from Karamas, (b) the soul’s strength and weaknesses
and (c) the good or bad acts which lead to good or bad births,
don’t you have any responsibilities ? If you claim to know
the true nature of the soul, don’t you have any responsibilities
to follow ? Do you remain cautious about staying away from
the things that harm the soul ?

Early morning contemplation :

Wake up early in the morning. In the peaceful and serene

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