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NAME CALLING IS NOT NICE
Nutan:
It's you, Megan. Just a few minutes ago, you called me all of those names.
Megan:
(Surprised) I did? Well, why didn't you get mad like I did? I am really sorry.
Nutan:
I learned a long time ago in Jain religion class not to worry about such things. Usually people don't mean the things they say when they are angry. So, I don't get mad. Plus, by getting mad we get bad karmas which will bring us more suffering.
Megan:
So you won't try to get even with me?
Nutan:
No, Megan. Name-calling and things like that are not good for our souls.
Megan:
Oh, I see. Jains do not call people nerds, creeps, or even pig face?
Nutan:
No. We learned in Jain class not to use any bad names.
Megan:
Jains can't be Jains if they do not follow the values preached by Lord Mahävir. So, I guess I am just an ugly toad.
Nutan:
Now look at what you have done! You just called yourself a name.
Megan:
Ohh, I'm hopeless!
Nutan:
The next time someone calls you a name, don't get mad. That way you won't get hurt.
Megan:
I will try, Nutan.
Nutan:
You will definitely have to watch your own language. Don't get mad at others. Don't call them bad names.
Megan:
You are absolutely right! I will try to do better. You have helped me so much that I just have to call you one more name.
Nutan:
Megan!!!
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