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affection for you. First, you give me the Jain deeksha. If I receive initiation into the Jain Charitradharma, all the members of our family who love me will join me in receiving the Deeksha".
Shri Aryarakshit said, “Revered mother! In this world you are my Divinity; you are the holy destination of my spiritual pilgrimage. I will give you the Deeksha as you desire".
Shri Aryarakshitsoori gave the Deeksha to his mother. Along with Rudrasoma, Somadev also received the Deeksha. Their daughter and son-in-law also received the Deeksha. All the members of the family became mendicants.
What a noble family! The family was rendered radiant by the love, tolerance and simplicity of the members. All the members had great love for Shri Aryarakshit. Though they followed different faiths, they were united by affection, because they were plain and noble at heart. They had the lofty virtue of tolerance. The members of that family who possessed those lofty virtues became mendicants.
How excellently did Rudrasoma and Somadev do their duty towards their children! What magnificent traditions and ideals did they spray upon their children! The parents have to carry out their duties towards their children. The following are the duties of parents :
(1) Taking care of their children; (2) Educating their children; (3) Introducing them to the Lord, the spiritual mentor, and
to the Dharma; (4) Introducing them to their relatives. (5) Having amity for noble people.
Parents in discharging their duties towards their children and in taking care of them should be specially cautious and thoughtful when their sons and daughters are children. Children can be taught all the noble principles relating to dress, food and speech easily when they are in their impressionable age. The mother can lay the foundations of a real education of her children
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