| 23.) Ascetics never achieve liberation, immortality and perfection, because they fail to achieve Clear Mind and Stillness, while always hungry and thirsty. Plus, ascetics [who retire from the world] are out of touch with humanity, so they are much weaker in self-control and self-discipline compared to disciples living among mankind. 24.) An old Buddhist saying goes: “If just by becoming a vegetarian one can achieve Nirvana, then all cows and elephants should have already achieved Nirvana.” “Sorrow is fleeting and transitory.” “Joy is everlasting.” “Light and Love is eternal and the simplest solution and shortest path on Earth, from the vicious cycle of Samsara.” |
| *20.) All lower, negative, destructive and selfish emotions cause one’s own heart to close. When heart becomes ‘cold and stony’, will lead to self- destruction. 21.) In higher planes or worlds, both one’s thoughts and feelings, and their proportionate consequences intensify many times! 22.) One who consciously and willingly takes full self-responsibility for own family and loved ones, out of Giving Love for them, is a stepping- stone for learning [through teaching and caring for loved ones] to achieve the Highest Cosmic: Selfless Love or Buddhi Consciousness. So one should not run away from life. |