Way of Life Part 3

SR No.: 006515
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 348
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Religion
File Size: 18 MB

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THE WAY OF LIFE
The most dreadful event of my life took place later. One day, I had drunk heavily. I had drunk a strong variety of liquor. When I came out of the club, my body was burning. My senses had been greatly provoked. I happened to go through a lane of ill-fame. Prostitutes lived in that lane. went up the steps of a house; but when I went into the house, another man came out; and we dashed against each other. He began to scold me; and my blood began to boil. I dealt a heavy blow to his face. Our quarrel grew tense; and I took out my knife and stabbed him with all my strength.
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After I murdered him, I recovered my senses. I was greatly scared. My heart began to throb with fear. At once, I came down; and began running through the dark lanes. I was filled with great fear. I was afraid of the police, and I was afraid of the friends of the man whom I had killed. I kept running for two hours; and then I was greatly tired. I stood near a house in the darkness. But I was unfortunate. I had fallen into the clutches of a terrible scoundrel. He came to know that I had committed a murder; and I fell into his company and I had to commit crimes in his company. My life completely changed. Now, my world consisted of violence, stealing, gambling, drinking and seeking the company of prostitutes.
When my father came to know of my ways, he was so greatly shocked that he died. My mother and sister persuaded me to change my way of life; but I could not get out of that underworld of darkness. I went on committing serious sins and crimes. I was giving enough money to my mother. My poor mother did not know exactly what I was doing. She knew that I had fallen into bad company but she did not know that I was committing crimes and sins. She did not know that her son had become a thief and a murderer. She did not know that her dear son was going to prostitutes. She did not know that her dear son had become a drunkard and cheat. I had told her only this: "I am carrying on the business of smuggling. I have to keep off home to avoid being arrested by the police". I did not like my mother and sister knowing that I had become a thief and a murderer. I loved my mother and sister greatly". For Private & Personal Use Only