If one goes through the sacred texts of the Ramayana, the Bhagavata and the Mahabharata, one understands the evil effects of Kama (desire), Krodha (anger) Lobha (greed). In the Ramayana, Rama symbolised goodness, whereas Ravana, greatness. Though Rama and Ravana were equally proficient in all the forms of knowledge, Ravana could not make proper use of his knowledge, as he had no control over his senses. On the other hand Rama exercised control over his senses and sacrificed everything for the sake of truth. The Ramayana is known as Ramacharitra (the story of Rama) and the story of Ravana is known as Kamacharitra (the story of desire).

The Bhagavatam speaks of the consequences one has to face if one becomes a victim of anger. Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu were all-powerful, but ultimately perished because of their anger towards God. Hiranyakashipu was a great scientist. Today man has travelled only up to the moon, whereas Hiranyakashipu could even reach stars. But he was ruined by his anger.

In the Mahabharata Duryodhana and Dussassana symbolise greed, which is a negative power. On the other hand, thePandavas stand for the positive power. They adhered to Dharma under all circumstances. Similarly in the Bhagavatam, Hiranyakashipu symbolises negative power and Prahlada, the positive power. Thus wherever you see, you find positive and negative, good and bad co-exist. Accept the good and give up the bad and earn a good

name. (DD on 26-07-1999, p. 7)

Goodness means good behaviour, good conduct, good discipline and good character. (DD on 18.11.1999 , p. 2)