their spiritual affairs, which nourish the heart. All other matters
will benefit as well, so they won’t feel they are groping blindly in
the dark, never certain how these matters will turn out. Each part-
ner being a good person, they compliment each other to create a
virtual paradise within the family, allowing everyone to remain
peaceful, contented, and free from strife at all times. Always cheer-
ful, such a household is undisturbed by temperamental outbursts.
All members contribute in creating this atmosphere: each is calm
and composed, firmly established in the principles of reason –
instead of just doing whatever they like, which is contrary to the
very moral principles that insure their continued peace and con-
tentment. Married couples work together to construct their own
future. Together they create good and bad kamma. They create
happiness and misery, virtue and evil, heaven and hell, from the
very beginning of their relationship onwards to the present and
into the future – an unbroken continuum.
“Being blessed with the chance to accompany you through
many lives, I’ve come to realize this in my own situation. By your
guidance, venerable sir, I have made goodness an integral part of
my character. You have always steered me safely through every
danger, never letting me stray in the direction of evil or disgrace.
Consequently, I’ve remained a good person during all those life-
times. I cannot tell you how deeply moved I am by all the kind-
ness you’ve shown me. I now realize the harm caused by my past
mistakes. Please kindly forgive my transgressions so that no lin-
gering animosity remains between us.”
Assenting to the deva ’s request, Ãcariya Mun forgave her. He
then gave her an inspiring talk, encouraging her to perfect her-
self spiritually. When he had finished, she paid him her respects,
jacob rumans
(Jacob Rumans)
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