Book Title: Second Edition
Author(s): Udayvallabhvijay
Publisher: Pragna Prabodh Parivar

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________________ child is the asset of a parent and human life is the gift which is received by the child. If the child's upbringing becomes weak then this asset becomes non-performing. In the future lives, some may remain childless while others may not be fortunate enough to be re-born as a human-being. Neglegence of duty is not a small offense. " Hitopadeshmala, a holy scripture written by Shree Prabhanandansuriji prescribes some parental duties as follows: • Make your child physically strong • Make him financially stable ⚫ Make him competent in the management of inter personal relationships • Make him intellectually mature Make him socially healthy • Make him mentally capable and • Make him spiritually inclined It is the parents' duty to give their child such a protective umbrella. The child's birth is merely an event. To become a parent is an act of devotion. Shree Dharmadas gani, a prominent Jain preacher has come up with a strong approach towards neglegent guardians. In his famous creation 'Updeshmala', he has compared such guardians with a 'Butcher !" Second Edition *** 101

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