Jain Lesson II

Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: Diwakar Prakashan

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should offer them a seat when they visit you. It is always polite to offer them a glass of water or juice. Listen carefully to your elders without
interruption and answer politely. Ravi : Sir, are there any other types of elders? Teacher : Yes, those people who have more knowledge are
also called elders. They may be our teachers. Those who teach and practise ethical values are also our elders. All the monks and nuns are our elders. They may not be very older in age, but they are at
a higher spiritual level. So we should respect them. Ravi : Can you tell us more about how to show respect
towards elders? Teacher : When elders leave, walk them to the door.
Do not laugh or giggle at them. Do not interrupt them when they are talking. Do not argue with them. Do not make fun of them. Never say bad things about elders. You know, respectful children are praised by people everywhere. And when they become elders, they also receive respect from elders.
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