Childs Quest to Find His Purpose of Life

SR No.: 007660
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Akhil Jain
Publisher: Akhil Jain
Publication Year: 2013
Total Pages: 50
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 7 MB

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A Child's Quest to find his "Purpose of Life"
honey, alcohol, eggs or meat products? I no longer feel the urge to eat things that involve killing.
Mom:
Beta... I'm so happy you feel this way. I am sure we can introduce "Jain Food" into our food habits. I'll just need to inquire about "Ahinsak* (31f440) Alternatives", I'm sure they are available in
the market.
Dad:
You could probably talk to Aarav's mom. They only feed Jain Food to their son, I'm sure it must be doable.
Mom:
Ya..that's true...plus there are so many families that bring “Tasty Jain Food' to the temple. I'll have to start inquiring about it. Beta... You are not going to be a Muni... right? It's too early for you to think like this or talk like this.
Mom:
Neel:
No Mom... I just want to find out about my "true constant self", so I can get the kind of happiness that our teerthankars are feeling. My quest is to read our shastras to find out what Bhagwan Mahavir taught us in this regard. Don't worry, I won't be doing this all the time, I still need to get good grades, find a good job and make money, so I can always have shelter and good food all my life. This way the search for my true constant self can continue. The difference is that I will not take up jobs that involve “Lying, Cheating or Hurting” others, I no longer wish to indulge in such behaviors.
Dad:
So you no longer want to become a Power Ranger or join the Army?
Neel:
No Dad... that was before. I'll need your guidance to find careers that are more "Socially Responsible” and don't involve hurting or cheating anyone... like scientist, engineer. There must be others.
* Ahinsak 38 H - Avoidance of violence
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