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cuts down his desires and necessities. Those
who do not accumulate more than they need,
are able to avoid different types of sufferings,
confusions, problems and controversies. This
message from Gita is the unfailing formula for
keeping the present day world and human life
happy, peaceful and content.
Lord Shri Krishna says: 'Earn money
honestly. Only the honestly earned money
gives peace, contentment, happiness and
prosperity. The money earned by questionable
means makes the man grow and prosper in
the initial stages, but, is later lost in sickness,
disputes, worldly enjoyments and mindless
spending, and causes the man's decline."
Purity of the money — money earned by pure
means — is the highest form of purity in the
material world. From money, we get food, food
affects our mind, the mind releases thoughts,
thoughts lead to actions, and actions cause
the appropriate consequence — joy or no joy.