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Similarly, this entire world is sinking in greed. This is exactly
what that head emerging in the lake wanted to convey to one
and all. That's it. Goodbye and hope to see you sometime
again.”

That man at the temple revealed to Kumarpal the secret of
why only a head was worshipped as the idol. Continuing his
story that man said, “Those learned men returned to their city
and told the king about their trip and what they had learnt.
Their explanation convinced everyone present in the king's
court. To convey this message to all that- “If you want to
save yourself from sins, do not want to lose your religion
and do not want to sink in the ocean of greed, then reduce
your greed,” a temple was made here and an Idol consisting
only a head was established here.
Kumarpal was astonished on knowing the hidden truth behind
the mysterious temple. He thought, “What an interesting
mystery! The entire world is sinking in the ocean of greed
and thus, performing unwanted acts. How dangerous greed is!
Greed can invite numerous other sins along with it. I should
learn a lesson from this instance and stay away from greed
in my life.

Kumarpal’s life events after he became a great king show that
he had really implemented this decision throughout his life.

When did King Kumarpal overcome greed ?

(A) Kumarpal received news that merchant Kuber had died
without leaving any heir. The Mahajan addressed him,
“O King! According to the state-laws, first, confiscate
all his wealth. Only then can we perform the necessary
rituals and take his body to the funeral.”How did king
Kumarpal react on having this news ? He was not
delighted at the thought of getting enormous wealth
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