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________________ These wealthy owners lease out their orchards on an annual contractual basis. They can afford to buy these orchards but they do not have the time or the skills to nurture their orchards. They reap a good harvest in the form of money from these possessions. Such land-lords get their money's worth from these orchards but very less fruits. These mango trees represent so many wealthy children. A person who is capable of hearing the ceaseless mourning cries, amidst the whispers of these wealthy green orphan-like trees of these orchards alone can understand the anguish and pain suffered by these wealthy kids. A person who has worked very hard seeks rest with greater haste than he seeks food. A person who is extremely thirsty yearns for a glass of water and not a plateful of sweets. A true donor is one who understands the needs of the recipients before giving them anything. You cannot become a donor by merely being generous. You must have a good understanding as well. Children have a greater need for listeners than guardians. Plenty of piles of material possessions and all facilities put together pale in comparision with an hour of emotional support provided by the parents. Man does not live because of the wind but by the breath that he inhales. The love and care provided by the parent is equivalent to the breathing exercise of the child. The absence of quality time spent by the parents, suffocates the growth of many children. The ornamental plants at home also need regular watering and nurturing by the owners. The pet dog also needs the time and attention of the owner. Then you cannot expect your child to develop the right emotions unless you have given him the desired amount of time. Many parents have the 38m Second Edition
SR No.007025
Book TitleSecond Edition
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorUdayvallabhvijay
PublisherPragna Prabodh Parivar
Publication Year2013
Total Pages120
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size18 MB
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