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Contemplation on Sulsa’s Words :
Pondering over Sulsa’s words will effectively eliminate the
worries of people – worries related to lack of children, wealth,
power, position, etc.
Why worry about all these? Amidst these worries, why lose
out on the actual worries of a progressive next birth or
acquiring virtues? The mind is one. It cannot possess two
different thoughts or anxieties at the same time.
What do you believe? Can worldly acts be accomplished only
if you worry about it? Can acts of spiritual welfare be
accomplished without any efforts or worries? You are under
the wrong notion if you believe so. When will the concern
for a better rebirth, noble acts and virtues occupy your mind?
Sulsa’s words describe this. Her strong religious faith reflects
in her words.
Nagrathik’s Arguments
“O dear one! You are absolutely right, but my mind is just
not ready to understand. Worldly beings have 3 places of
refuge – (1) A loving wife, (2) A humble and cultured son,
(3) Company of good friends. Even a single son brightens the
entire family progeny.
A son denotes the family tree. The son reminds people of his
forefathers. A noble son increases the reputation of his parents.
Sagar Chakravarti’s glory spread far and wide and will be
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