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temple once a day ? Do all sins get eliminated by worshipping
God ?

Worshipping God results in emergence of fresh Punya but
the innumerable misdeeds performed in our life do not get
washed away.
Increase in sins :

If by worshipping God, our sins get washed away, then
even the cruel butcher would live a tension free life after
committing the worst possible sins.

Terrible times are coming. Sins are on the rise in the society.
No sooner does the sun rise, the newspapers present various
news. Reading them,

1) The mind is enveloped with love and hatred.

2) Numerous negative thoughts erupt in the mind which lead
to Artadhyana and strong Raudradhyana as well.
3) People’s lives get filled with injustice and dishonesty.

4) The pure limits of an Arya’s life get contaminated.

5) People consume inedible and stale food.

6) Unwanted fashions and cheap trends prevail.

7) People remain engrossed in the discussion of temporary,
non-living objects.

8) Necessities increase and luxuries get termed as into
necessities…
All these sins have multiplied tremendously.

Why is it difficult to avoid indulgence in misdeeds ?

In today’s terrible times it is difficult to stay away from sins
because :

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