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LEARNING RESPONSIBILITY
Rohit:
(Irritated) You will just have to try and do it yourself. Can't you see that I am too busy to leave right now?
Nirav:
I wish that you would come with us, because I am only good at cleaning the floor, and Tejal is cleaning the kitchen. Komal and Bina are good at washing the dishes.
Rohit:
I know last week's rain made the windows dirty. But, anyone can clean windows. My reading is very important. I want to be a good Jain.
(Nirav and Tejal exit, Rohit continues reading)
(Two hours later: Rohit just finished reading the last chapter of the book about sharing responsibilities as Vinit enters)
Vinit:
What are you doing?
Rohit:
I am reading the Jain book. There are many good stories that taught me some good lessons.
Vinit:
I always liked our Jain Center, but not this time. The last storm made the windows so dirty. You can't even see outside.
Rohit:
Why aren't the other students cleaning the windows?
Vinit:
There weren't enough people to help clean the center. No one did the windows. I bet our teachers will be upset and unhappy. Well, I hope you learned something good from the Jain book.
Rohit:
I did; the book was spectacular.! But anyway, windows should be cleaned before the visitors come.
Vinit:
You must be kidding. Clean? Who do you suppose is going to do all that cleaning?
Rohit:
I am. I just learned about sharing responsibilities. It is my responsibility to clean the windows. I will always fulfill my responsibilities from now on. This is our Jain Center and we will keep it clean, pure, and holy.
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JAIN MORAL SKITS
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