Equanimity is essential for self-restraint

Equanimity is essential for self-restraint:

DAHARE YA PAANE BUDDHE YA PAANE TE AATTAO PASSAI SAVVA LOAE

UVVEHATI LOGAAMINAM MAHANTAM BUDDHEAPPAMATTESU PARIVVAEJJA

One who looks at all young and old living beings
like one's own self, with respect and equanimity,
who realizes that the worldly existence is transitional,
such an individual religiously practices self-restraint.

The practice of self-restraint includes treating all living beings, large and small, like the self. In view of our belief in the doctrine of multiplicity of viewpoints, we should try to understand the views of those who do not agree with us or those who are our adversaries. Thus we should regard all people, friends as well as foes, alike.

The above discourse on renunciation teaches that rational conduct entails a lot more than prayer, worship, fasting and the like. Moreover, rational perception and rational knowledge must be followed by rational conduct in order to attain real happiness and peace of mind.

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Wish you a Gud Day
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Raj Salecha
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