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4) We hurt and criticized others, caused them pain and
misery. All this resulted in the origin of Dourbhagya
Namakarma which is troubling us today. You should
think about all this.
Anadeya Namakarma is such that when it starts showing its
true colours, our words do not become acceptable to others
even if they are logical and in the opposite person’s interest.
Thus, during such times, instead of feeling low or thinking
about others mistakes, think about the causes and effects of
Anadeya Namakarma that we have perpetuated.
What are the possible causes of Anadeya Namakarma that we
may have exercised?
1) We may have not obeyed Shri Arihanta’s words,
2) We may have overruled the teachings of our mentors.
3) We may have not considered the words of our elders,
“Let them speak, why listen?”
4) Due to our ego, we may have sidelined the appropriate
advice of others; even of our elders and mentors.
5) We may have insulted and humiliated our mentors
and others.
6) We may have misguided others on the path of sin and
violence.
7) In short, we may have disrespected others’ logical and
right words and misused our power of speech.
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