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regret and sorrow for past misdeeds. Some beautiful
and impactful pieces of literature were composed
when the seeker expressed his sorrow and regret
over his past demeritorious activities. Examples of
Dridhaprahaarii, Arjunamaalii present before us
evidence that the greatest and most heinous crimes
can be washed away by the waters of sincere
regret, atonement and self-censure. Even the most
extreme crimes like murder can be expiated through
sincere regret, sorrow and atonement. Those who
were sincere in their repentance and sorrow took
the high path of supreme conduct and managed to
atone for their sins. They became the most devout
seekers and became great monks and spiritual
masters. Regret, repentance and atonement are so
powerful that the seekers who imbibed these virtues
attained tremendous spiritual growth within a very
short span of time.

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