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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) Next day he went to the king, presented the views
When the guru left, the king called of Pushpachula and added -
Pushpachula and explained him
Acharyashri ! Sire ! The prince
The prince is
Son ! Killing of living still like soft clay.
beings and eating meat always opposes
Please continue
are causes of downfall scriptures and moral
to polish him with
in life. Always avoid teachings. Kindly
moral teachings
them. discipline him.
and scriptures,
I am sure he will improve.
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sarac But father's advice had no effect on Pushpachula.
Pushpachula said -
One day in Gurukul the acharya came to know that Pushpachula indulged in gambling and theft. He tried to reform him
Son ! These two bad habits
are terrible sins. A thief suffers in this life and his next life is also spoiled.
Sir! You don't know, stealing is a great art. It requires great courage, patience and intelligence. Everyone cannot learn
this art.
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