Jain Lesson II

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

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young, but now I am repenting for that and want to give charity. You are a holy Brahmin, so I have decided to give this bracelet to you. Go and take a bath in the lake and then come back for the bracelet.
The Brahmin could no longer resist the temptation. He went to the lake, but it was full of mud. As soon as the Brahmin went in, he got stuck in the mud. The lion saw this and went to the lake. He bit the greedy Brahmin's neck. The Brahmin started to scream, but there was no one there to help him.
Because of his greed, the Brahmin lost his life. If he would have overcome his temptation, he would not have lost his life. Unfortunately when people get greedy, they lose good judgment. We must be careful not to get carried away by greed. This can be done by limiting our possessions and desires.
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