Noble Use of Money
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Questioner: But if in his mind, he continues to have the
intention for more wealth, and because charging of karma is
done through one’s inner intent, would nature then not fulfill his
wishes?
Dadashri: No, he does not receive wealth that way. In
fact, by having intentions for more wealth for himself, he will not
receive any wealth. He will even lose the wealth he may
otherwise receive. He causes an obstacle for himself. A person
receives wealth through his merit karma and not by making such
bhaavs.
Wealth is only acquired if one has charged merit karmas.
However, merit karmas are charged for various other things, not
just wealth. Whilst charging merit karmas, if a person has a
strong desire for wealth, then he will get wealth. Therefore along
with the charging of merit karma, if a person asks for specific
things, then he will use up his merit karma to acquire just that.
If one charges for religion, he will be rewarded with religion and
may well be poor otherwise. Another will charge with the desire,
“I want a big home, big cars, big boats etc.” Then his merit
karma will be spent for this and he will have nothing left for
religion. Another will say, “I want only religion, I want no worldly
pleasures, a small room will do for me.” This person will then
receive that in the next life. So from his stock of merit karma
he charges his account anew.
Lack Of Right Intellect Leads To Ruins
Don’t you think that this science of the vitragas is
wonderful and liberating? How beautiful it is! If you understand
this, then you should take the opportunity to meet the Gnani
Purush, and there attain the right understanding. This is samyak
intellect. People come to me for help even regarding their worldly
dealings. Even if a person, who has not taken Gnan, was to
spend some time with me, his intellect would be enlightened and
his work will proceed. What predicament would he be in if he