![]() “In this world, neither inordinate desire nor its total absence is conducive to a man’s happiness, because it would be impossible either to lead a virtuous life as enjoined by the Veda or to acquire true (Vedic) knowledge without desiring the same.” MANU. “People should always bear in mind that whatsoever is done by learned men – good and true, – who are free from inordinate affection and hatred, or whatsoever is known to be true by the testimony of the inner monitor is the true conduct of life.” MANU. – and undesirable conduct – the reverse of all these things:. Now we shall treat of desirable conduct – the performance of righteous actions, refinement of (character) speech and manners, association with men of learning and piety, and love of all true knowledge, etc. CHAPTER CONDUCT – DESIRABLE and UNDESIRABLE DIET -PERMISSIBLE and FORBIDDEN.
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