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BODHAYANTI PARASPARAM – VOL 4
something that has been reported to me often. Right understanding of the method of our beloved Master essentially intended for the Grhasta or householder is the real solution to this problem.
Poverty allowed and allows monks and nuns to focus on serving their institution. In today's commercial world, however, it causes ineffectiveness. If we entertain the idea that our bank account should be perpetually empty, then letting go of that belief in poverty will open up huge doors of personal freedom. At one time, a vow of poverty allowed the seekers in the path to focus on the real purpose of life. Today, however, it makes us miss out on most of the potential in life to realize our true nature. This does not mean that we should acquire wealth and assets disproportionate to our honest earnings. Commandment 8 is the guiding principle here.
To release ourselves from these notions we need to have firm faith in the method of the Master and our own capacity to attain freedom. The Prayer that is given to us makes it clear that our goal is to
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