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The material world and discontent are interconnected. This
discontent continuously disturbs the mind. Now, tell me is
this material world meaningful or meaningless?

Nagrathik – Sulsa’s husband missed the lively sound of children
playing in the courtyard. The silent house was getting on his

nerves. The absence of a son was the reason behind his
discontent. It troubled him day and night.

Day by day his sorrow and misery seemed to increase. Sulsa
inquired. “Why do you look tense since the past couple of
days? Did the King insult you? Are people criticizing you?
Have you incurred any losses? Then what is the reason behind

your worry?”

Nagrathik answered, “I am absolutely okay. I haven’t lost
anything but the absence of a son constantly bothers me.

1) Where you do not have support of family members,

2) Where the cheerful noise of children is not heard,

3) Where there is no concern for the elderly,

Is such a home actually considered a home?

It’s nothing more than a forest because you get none of these
in a forest.... Do you? Thus, my unhappiness is natural. O
dear one! Even one noble son is enough to brighten one’s
entire life just as a single moon beautifies the night. A moonless

night seems terrifying. That’s it! The sole reason of my anxiety
– the absence of a son.”

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