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Chapter II - The
Abode of Peace
Peace is not in the heart of the carnal man. Peace is not in
the hearts of ministers, advocates, businessmen, dictators,
kings and emperors. Peace is in the hearts of Yogis, sages,
saints and spiritual men. It is in the heart of a desire-less
man, who has controlled his senses and the mind. Greed, lust,
jealousy, envy, anger, pride, and egoism are the enemies of
peace. Slay these enemies by the sword of dispassion,
discrimination, and non-attachment. You will enjoy perpetual
peace.
Peace is not in money, estate, bungalows, and possessions.
Peace does not dwell in outward things, but within the soul.
Money cannot give you peace. You can purchase many things, but
you cannot purchase peace. You can buy soft beds, but you
cannot buy sleep. You can buy good food, but you cannot buy
good appetite. You can buy good tonics, but you cannot buy
good health. You can buy good books, but you cannot buy
wisdom.
Withdraw yourself from external objects. Meditate and rest in
your soul. You will realize everlasting peace now.
Nothing can bring you peace, but yourself. Nothing can bring
you peace, but the victory over your lower self, triumph over
your senses and mind, desires and cravings. If you have no
peace within yourself, it is vain to seek it in external
objects and outward sources.
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