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The Value of Monkhood
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“The child who was born a few hours ago has died. That is why the songs have changed into mourning songs.”
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The child who was born a few hours ago has died.
Thaavaacha Putta was badly shaken by the incident. Full of sorrow, he asked, "Why do people die? Does it not matter how small the person may be?”
"Now don't ask such questions," said his mother rather irritatibly.
“But mother,” he protested, "tell me one thing. Will I too have to die in this manner?”
"Not only you, but also I, your father, and everyone will have to die some day, and will be born again according to the good and bad deeds they have done."
