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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) Next day he went to the king, presented the views
When the guru left, the king called of Pushpachula and added -
Pushpachula and explained him
Acharyashri ! Sire ! The prince
The prince is
Son ! Killing of living still like soft clay.
beings and eating meat always opposes
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are causes of downfall scriptures and moral
to polish him with
in life. Always avoid teachings. Kindly
moral teachings
them. discipline him.
and scriptures,
I am sure he will improve.
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sarac But father's advice had no effect on Pushpachula.
Pushpachula said -
One day in Gurukul the acharya came to know that Pushpachula indulged in gambling and theft. He tried to reform him
Son ! These two bad habits
are terrible sins. A thief suffers in this life and his next life is also spoiled.
Sir! You don't know, stealing is a great art. It requires great courage, patience and intelligence. Everyone cannot learn
this art.
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