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Atimukta Kumar Prince Atimukta was unmoved by these words, he said - Father! Human life is
full of many torments like old age, death, diseases and physical and mental agonies. It is momentary like a drop of
dew on a grass-tip.
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When Atimukta was undisturbed even after hearing about difficulties of ascetic life, the parents tried to lure him with worldly pleasures -
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Son ! You are healthy, handsome and born in a royal
family. Enjoy your good-luck, youth and beauty. After we die and when you get old enough
you may go for initiation.
Mother ! This body is supported
by wood-like bones and surrounded by blood vessels.
It is like an old house and requires frequent maintenance. Everyone has to leave this body
but who will leave it first, me or you, is uncertain. Therefore by getting initiated I want to make right use of my life.
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