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anger. But at that time, if one thinks about the disadvantages
of anger and the path traversed by great men even in adverse
situation, sentiments of composure and tolerance can be
developed. This has to be understood for all type of Mohaniya
karmas.

Thus, karma and purushartha are independent factors because
both lead to different results. Also, karmas have been
previously accumulated while one has to make new efforts
here. If we think deeply and rationally, we will be able to
make the correct move or else, efforts in the wrong directions
will lead to unwanted thoughts, words and acts.
We talked quite deeply about the 5 factors required to
accomplish any task. Hence, do not get carried away by
other’s views and beliefs.

Just as destiny is not the sole cause, karma is also not the sole
cause. Hence, on the occasion of making religions efforts, it
is inappropriate to blame destiny or karma for it, why ?

i) Mohaniya karma just has the power to give rise to sinful
feelings of violence, hatred, ego, etc. in the heart.

ii) The remaining karma just give us good or bad circumstances
and commodities.

But after that whether to move ahead in that direction is the
work of purusharatha. Stopping these thoughts and enveloping
the body, mind and speech with religious thoughts also rests
in the hands of purusharatha.

The sinful thoughts give rise to Mohaniya karmas whereas
if you want to give rise to a religious outlook, you have
to break the Mohaniya karmas. To do this, it is essential to
make efforts like listening to religious sermons, giving charity,
worshipping God and performing other devotional acts.

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