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APRIL, 1982
141
Here, with breeds from the Dvaraka pen stand newcomers, in common begotten for they, too, are food for flesh-eaters brutal
-alas, food needless for survival as verified by the unbroken generations of Jainism under vow of harmless diet in a full circle of altruism.
Now ye food-animals stand careworn, by doubt and misery pierced as by a double thorn. Yet soon ye shall claim the religion of Ahimsā, unsealed for all, no matter the body-stigma. O joy! In the sweet truth of the Jinas' legacy ye shall know, your souls too may go free.
Crystal waters ye share, one with all others. Likewise, near that one, all others shall overhear each spiritual lesson till, as monsoon buds differ from thorny fodder, so ye shall know, souls differ from matter.
This Lord appreciates that each animal, in body and soul, stands apart as an individual. As well, Jainism always adapts its message to its hearer's reasoning age. Thus, for the first student, 'tis a simple lesson for a simple innocent.”
Animals : “Dare we believe we have a Lord ? O hurry Him to His pledged word.”
Lord (with spiritual love, always) : “Joy of life, Ye Lamb, alas, ye stumble to the knife. ‘Tis stern to curb a dancing joy, but ye must know that nothing can destroy the everlasting soul within ye curling lambskin. Fareway, yet must ye comfort from this yesterday.”
Said the Lamb (nicely) : “What is yesterday ? My Lord, is it a festival day ?”
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