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72 : Universal Goodness Dirtiness of the body and the environment leads to disorderliness. One’s belongings are strewn all over the place. Some are left outside exposed to the sun, the rain, etc. When something cannot be found, someone else is blamed for stealing it. And it is almost too late for an apology when the misplaced item is finally found. Neglecting one’s belongings is akin to stealing from oneself. When clothes are left outside to the ravage of the hot sun, wind and rain, their shelf-life is necessarily shortened and new clothes have to be bought. It is a waste of one’s money. When children are not taught to put away their toys, put things back where they belong or help out with the household chores, they are being taught to waste their resources. Negligence makes it easier for one to transgress the Second Precept. For example, one may mistake something belonging to someone else as one’s own because they look similar. One may borrow something from someone and forget to return it. Conclusion • Disorderliness in the home causes items to be misplaced. Certain food is not consumed before its expiration date. Important documents cannot be found. Items must be re-purchased because the existing ones cannot be found. Such disorderliness is a waste of money.