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for it, you will do so regardless of whether you deceive him or
tell the truth. When everything is so precise, why take on
unnecessary liability by using deceit? You take on tremendous
liability by using deceit, the consequence for which is a birth in
the world of lower life form.
What creates obstruction to the inflow of wealth? It is
continuous use of deceit and tricks. People have made a habit
of tricking others. Otherwise a Vanik is a trader and he conducts
his trade with honesty. He does not have to earn a living working
under others.
Honesty In Business
This is why I tell you what is for your absolute good.
Do not resort to deceit. Deal honestly. Be honest with your
customers and tell them that in your business, your profit margin
is fifteen percent. They can buy from you if they want to.
What has the Lord said? If you are destined to receive three
hundred dollars, you will get that amount whether you steal,
use deceit or deal honestly. You will not receive a penny more
or less. So then why are you being foolish and taking on the
liability of stealing and deceit? Try to do your business honestly
and legally for a few days and see what happens. At first you
will experience some difficulty for about six months to a year
but it will then run very smoothly. Even your clients will realize
that your business is honest and unadulterated. They will come
to you without you having to advertise. The vyavasthit that
brings customers to your shop is vyavasthit but the foolish
ones sit in their shops worrying and waiting for the customers
to show. They spoil their dhyan and enter into adverse
meditation.
If you decide that you want to conduct an honest business,
then it will happen for you. The Lord has said that there is grave
liability in adulterating food and gold.