Tistraishaniya Adhyaya: Difference between revisions
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tatropakaraNopAyAnanuvyAkhyAsyAmaH; tadyathA- kRuShipAshupAlyavANijyarAjopasevAdIni, yAnicAnyAnyapi satAmavigarhitAni karmANi vRuttipuShTikarANi vidyAttAnyArabheta kartuM; tathA kurvandIrghajIvitaM jIvatyanavamataH puruSho bhavati | | tatropakaraNopAyAnanuvyAkhyAsyAmaH; tadyathA- kRuShipAshupAlyavANijyarAjopasevAdIni, yAnicAnyAnyapi satAmavigarhitAni karmANi vRuttipuShTikarANi vidyAttAnyArabheta kartuM; tathA kurvandIrghajIvitaM jIvatyanavamataH puruSho bhavati | | ||
iti dvitIyA dhanaiShaNA vyAkhyAtA bhavati||5|| | iti dvitIyA dhanaiShaNA vyAkhyAtA bhavati||5|| | ||
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The second desire is for wealth because during life one has to try to earn wealth or seek a livelihood. There is no sin greater than a person living life without (ethically or using fair means) seeking a livelihood. That is why one should try to earn livelihood by fair methods. The means for earning a virtuous livelihood are agriculture, dairy farming, business or trade, and services (government jobs), etc. Besides these, any other mode that is not sinful should be employed to earn a livelihood. By choosing such (respectable) occupations one can live a long life and earn respect and goodwill in the society. Thus, the second desire for wealth is explained. [5] | The second desire is for wealth because during life one has to try to earn wealth or seek a livelihood. There is no sin greater than a person living life without (ethically or using fair means) seeking a livelihood. That is why one should try to earn livelihood by fair methods. The means for earning a virtuous livelihood are agriculture, dairy farming, business or trade, and services (government jobs), etc. Besides these, any other mode that is not sinful should be employed to earn a livelihood. By choosing such (respectable) occupations one can live a long life and earn respect and goodwill in the society. Thus, the second desire for wealth is explained. [5] | ||
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