Shrooyataam dharmasarvasvam shrutvaa chaivaavadhaaryataam
Aatmanah pratikoolaani pareshaan na samaacharet ||
(Padmapuraan, shrushti 19/357-358)
“Dharmasarvasva” meaning if the entire “Dharma” (spiritual and moral laws) can be said in a few words, then it is – that which is unfavorable to me, I must not do to others. In this is the essence of all scriptures. Just as you may have the inner sentiment that may each and every person be of aid to me, may they protect me, may they trust me, may they do that which is agreeable to me, and may no one else do that which is disagreeable to me, may no one cheat me, may no one cause any harm to me, may no one disrespect me; then the meaning of all this is that I must be of aid to others, must protect others, must trust others, must do that which is for other’s good, must not do that which is unfavorable to others, must not cheat anyone, must not cause any losses to anyone, etc. In this manner, honor your own experiences, then you will become a virtuous person.
May no one cause me a loss – this is not up to us, but may I not cause any losses to anyone – this is entirely up to us. May all-in-all be of aid to me – this is not up to us, but from this point it is evident, that may I become such that I can be of help to everyone. Whoever needs something from me, may I be of help to them. Whoever wants something from me, may I be the kind to assist and support them. May no one consider me evil – from this we must learn a lesson that I should not consider anyone to be evil or bad. Being so, is entirely in our hands. That which is in our hands, we must do and that itself is the observance of our duty. Those who do so, become virtuous and righteous “dharmaatma”. All like those who are “dharmaatma”. All have a need for such people.
Think! Who do we not like? He who is selfish, who is only watching out for his self-interest, who is causing losses to others is not liked by anyone. But all want persons who do things for other’s welfare, with their body, mind, speech, wealth, knowledge, abilities, position, privileges, in whose heart there is the sentiment of being helpful to others and to give happiness to others. He who is liked by everyone, is a happier person. If we only make an effort for our own happiness, how can there be joy in our life?
How may we conform to other’s wishes? May we not be adverse or contrary to anyone. May we not do anything that is against anyone. Due to our selfishness and pride we disrespect others, we condemn them, we insult them and consider others to be bad, thinking that this man is bad, then we are not deserving of the respect and honor from others or being considered good by them. As long as we consider any person to be bad, till then we are not deserving of – “may no one consider me to be a bad person”.
From book ‘Sadhan, Sudha, Sindhu’ by Shradhey Swamiji Shri Ramsukhdasji Maharaj
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