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Friends,

Shri Narsi Mehta, the poet Saint of Gujarat has given the essence of our Dharma in his famous poem "Vaishnava Janato.." which will make any of us proud to be a true "Vaishnava".Also, I consider this a the guide for becoming good human being first. I give below the translation of the same in English.

Call that person a Vaishnava, who feels the suffering of others.
Who seeks to relieve the pain in others.
He has no pride in his mind.

A Vaishnava tolerates and praises the entire world.
Does not say bad things about any one.
Keeps His words, Actions and thoughts pure.
O. Vaishnava, Your mother is blessed.

A Vaishnava sees every thing equally, rejects greed and avarice.
Considers all women as his mother.
The tongue may get tired but will never speak untruth.
Will never touch some one else weath.

He remains unaffected by Moha and Maya.
His soul is in total detachment.
Who has been adicted to the elixer of Ram Nam.
Within his body all thirthas are found.

Who has no greed and deciet.
Who has renounced all types of lust and anger.
Says Narsiyyo, by mere sight of such a Sant,
Seventy two generations find salvation.

Many a time I used to wonder why our School text books do not include this wonderful teachings in the books for children to study. How wonderful our life will be , if we are able to follow this simple words of Shri Narsi Mehta.

Regards,
Brahmanyan.