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Time And Tide Wait For None

Loss of wealth is insignificant compared to the loss of the

precious time that can be utilized in religion.
We get enraged over those who steal our wealth but do we
have any remorse or do we feel sad if our precious time for
religious activities is stolen? Only to tickle your tastebuds or

because of ignorance, you do Pachchakhana of Navakarshi*
and not Porisi**. Here, the valuable time wherein you could
follow the Pachchakhana is going waste. Doesn’t your heart
cry? The attachment of sensual pleasures eats up all the time
that can be utilized for observing celibacy.

“The precious time I have attained for exercising religion
should not be stolen by anyone.” Use this formula frequently
– It will minimise your sins and maximise your religious
activities.

Even after renouncing this world and becoming a saint, you
should be very careful that the time for attaining knowledge,

* Navakarshi – The vow wherein you can have food and water 48
minutes after sunrise.
** Porisi – The vow wherein you can have food and water approx. 3
hours after sunrise.

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