________________ MORAL STORIES "Your prayers, humility, and trust in religion changed your destiny too. Death by the hands of an assassin was changed to a mere wound." The two friends returned to the village thoughtful of their actions and the results, and the meaning of life. One's destiny is driven by one's Karma. In turn, one's Karma is governed by one's thoughts and deeds in the current as well as past lives. Knowing their fate, Vipul and Vijan changed their behavior - One changed for the worse, and the other for the better. Arrogance and materialistic indulgence led to bad karma that impacted Vipul's future in a negative manner. Conversely, humility, prayers, and faith in the divine led to good Karma which impacted Vijan's future in a positive manner. We should all strive to behave in a manner that will promote good Karma in our current and future lives. 158 JAIN STORY BOOK Jain Education international For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
