Lessons from Swamy Parthsarathi on Guru Purnima ' August 20

Dont let mind and emotions take over ; let reason and intellect prevail Don’t let present happiness be determined by future acquisition All possessions are temporary Attachment separates and detachment binds Enjoyment increases with reduced contact eg cigarettes Don’t be too attached to children …. rebel or vegetable Nobody has a clue as to what is religion Virus of attachment ---- parents/children/possessions/religion Grow with your own money … don’t borrow Strengthen the intellect Question everything …. don’t take anything for granted NOTHING IN THE WORLD CAN DISTURB YOU THAN YOURSELF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I-sfkyCJeM&feature=youtu.be

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