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are the very thing humans do not. That which nature does not
value, like diamonds and gold, humans value too much.
[9] Human Values
Sincerity and Morality
Sincerity and morality are the two basements (foundations)
of this world. If these two values rot away, everything will
collapse. The greatest of wealth in this era is sincerity and
morality. At one point in Hindustan these two values were in
abundance, but now people of Hindustan have exported them
to foreign countries and do you know what they have imported
in return? Etiquette! People have now become possessed with
demons of etiquette. That is why they have become restless.
What need do we have for etiquette? Etiquette is for those who
lack inner beauty and radiance. We have within us the inner
beauty and radiance of the Tirthankar Lords. We are the
progeny and descendants of great maha rishis. Even if you
have only rags to wear, your own radiance and aura will speak
for who you are.
Questioner : Can you explain the exact meanings of
sincerity and morality?
Dadashri : Morality means to enjoy whatever is yours
by right and that which comes to you naturally. This is the
ultimate definition of morality. Morality is very profound;
volumes of scriptures have been written on this subject, but you
should understand it by this ultimate definition.
Sincerity: the person who is not sincere to others is not
sincere to himself. Yo