If we use the four virtues of loving-kindness, compassion, equanimity, and detachment to help ourselves first, then that help will gradually be created to help the entire world. To make our bodies shine, we must decorate them with gold, silver, and pearls. Similarly, to make our lives shine, we must be full of virtues. Then, a greater radiance than gold, silver, and pearls will emanate from our bodies. For example, look at the Buddha, did he shine with such a strong radiance because of the many ornaments he wore? No, right? Wasn't it a gift from nature to him because of the virtues he possessed? We should remember all this with wisdom. Then, our minds will be properly planned as to what we should and should not do. Then, it is up to us to act according to that plan.
At the time of our birth, we all had a bright light shining on us. Isn't it because of that light that those who see us say, "A blessed child"? How did we get that bright light? Isn't it because of the pure nature of the mind that we were born with? During our childhood, our mind is naturally beautiful. But later, when the little mind is oppressed by the various activities of parents and neighbors, anger arises in it and the body becomes discolored due to conflicting thoughts. We all know very well that this is due to anger. So what should we do? Let us maintain the mind, which is a great gift from nature, in a natural state and fulfill all our desires.
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