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fruits and significance of generously serving the super best
God(Bhagwan), holy monks, sadharmika and beneficial
spiritual places? and what is the value in protec ng cheap and 5. Piteous Outcome of Greed
trifle wealth?

'Money is an excellent servant but a terrible
master'.When a person turns demon under the influence of
insa able greed, to what extent of barbary can he go? How
much ruthless and merciless can he become? The present story
would provide you with a clear and detailed answer described
through an account of a miserable miser. This story would teach
us many important life lessons- The 'money' plant sprouts from
the seed of sin and discontent, grows big by watering of
constant fear and frustra on, yields thorns of pains and
miseries to the nurturing gardener while gives flowers of
pleasures to others(his family). Learned sages advise, 'The
money earned by resor ng to dishonesty and illicit means is
used and enjoyed by the family while the bi er fruits of sins
commi ed by the man have to be suffered by him alone.’
Today, when the world's wealthiest money kings are
looked with awe by everyone, Jinshashan gives a totally
different outlook that 'Money mad mul -millionaires infected
with vicious greed are indeed the possible candidates of
treacherous a er-lives.' So, a wise man looks with u er mercy
on such wealth crazy billionaires.
Jinshashan redefines richness, 'That man is the richest
whose requirements are the cheapest'.

See the life gardener Pujya Gurudevshri is ready. Let's
hand over our life to him so as to get clear the weeds and thorns
of greed and grow a blossoming flower of contentment!

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