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past good karmas and these karmas are the result of humility,
modesty, appreciation of other’s virtues, devotion and
dedication towards God and Gurus, respect and sympathy
towards one and all, charity, good character, acts of
benevolence, compassion, non-violence, penance, etc.
Therefore, appropriate measures should be taken to follow
and increase the above activities.

I respected and served the Arihantas and monks, hence people
respect and serve me. I was compassionate towards others
and hence I can live a comfortable and healthy life. Hence,
I should consistently increase my acts of dedication and
devotion and walk on the path of non-violence and
compassion.

To summarize, if the opposite person seems to have acquired

more than you, think about his punya and stay away from
jealousy. If you have an upper hand, then focus on your
punya and ways to accumulate it.

When you think about punya, do you remember the ways of
accumulating punya along with it?

Think, of all the good things you possess. You have enough
money to live a smooth life. You have a loving wife and son.
You get tasty and hot food whenever you desire. People around

you respect you. Amidst all these, do you think about punya
and its reasons? After acquiring wealth, how do you feel like
spending it – in acts of charity and religion or only in attaining
new comforts and commodities? After getting nutritious food,

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