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not be free from the miseries of life. Because the fruits of our Karmas only, it seems to us that the moon showers fire and the sun throws darkness. Your self, I and all other who either suffer or give to others love, hatred, jealousy, contempt simply because of our past Karmas. All is the result of our actions.'
Sikhee could not understand anything. He asked again :
“Prabhu ! There are certain permnent rules of this worldly life. A son may turn bad, but the mother remains a good mother. She never becomes cruel. The cow becomes furious like a lioness when she sees that a lion wants to devour her calf. Is my mother only an exception to this universal rule? Will there be any son as unfortunate as me, in world ?"
There was a mild smile shining on the face of the monk. Preaching about self, he said :
