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eliminating her husband’s worry. But she herself was not
worried. Here, her religious outlook comes into picture. She
thinks.
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“Religion is the ultimate wish-fulfilling tree (Kalpavriksha).

In fact, it will give you more than you desire. It has the
power to give you heaven and ultimately salvation. Despite
this, those ignorant beings engrossed in worldly pleasures
overlook this power of religion and search for happiness
elsewhere.”

It is wisely said, “What can you acquire from religion?”.

Religion ensures birth in a noble family, affection of others,
a long life, healthy and beautiful body, favourable

circumstances and progressive love for good virtues.

Q. Love for virtues is a virtue in itself. How can you acquire
it from religion?

Ans. Religious activities exercised with a pure mind lead to
emergence of fresh Punyanubandhi Punya owing to which
you get a healthy mind, body and soul. It obstructs the inflow
of sinful thoughts and activities. Noble thoughts and pure
feelings are also a result of Punyanubandhi Punya. Thus
Punyanubandhi Punya plays a pivotal role in the attainment

of the pure Love for virtues and this Punya is accumulated
due to faith and following of religion. Thus, it can be said
that Love for virtues is acquired from religion.

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