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VAJRAKUMAR
There was pin-drop silence. Everybody was eagerly waiting to see what Vajrakumar would decide. Vajrakumar was very serious today. He got up, and as he walked, he glanced at his mother and Muni Dhangiri. Sunanda started screaming, "Son, come here. See, I have brought you toys, sweets, and new clothes. Please, please, come to me."
On the other side, Muni Dhangiri did not have anything with him except an ogho (a broom to clean the way before walking). He showed that to Vajrakumär. Vajrakumär picked up the ogho and started dancing with it. He started smiling again. Then he decided to sit down with Muni Dhangiri and looked at everybody with a joyful face. Everybody in the courthouse, including the King and Sunanda, were amazed that the young boy chose monkhood instead of a luxurious worldly life. Sunandä accepted Vajrakumär's decision and wished him success. She celebrated Vajrakumar's diksha with joy and delight. Later, Vajrakumär became a great Acharya.
Moral:
A human soul is capable of having high religious values and faith at any age. The story of Vajrakumar clearly shows us that it is never too early to learn religious values and to practice religion.
33 - Questions: 1. Why did the baby suddenly decide to cry incessantly? 2. What did his mother do when he cried nonstop? 3. What did Ächärya Sinhgiri do with the baby? Was the baby still crying? How come? 4. Why did the mother want the baby back? Was that possible? Why? 5. How did they decide who should have the little boy?
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