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but its course diverted due to the saint’s penance and
their forest hermit was saved from being dragged away in
floods. Thus, because of his penance, “Kula (=river walls)
Valak (=diverted)” and he was named “Kula Valaka” by
his fellow saints. Such was the power of his penance. Also,
he ended his fasts by consuming all that he would obtain
naturally without harming any living organisms. But when
King Konila sent a cunning Jain Shravika, a prostitute in

disguise, saint Kulavalaka was tempted to accept her service
and eventually lost control over his senses, That’s it! It was
the end of all of it. He lost his monkhood and devotion
for the Almighty. He was instrumental in destruction of
the miraculous ancient monument of Lord. Munisuvrat
in the city of Vishala. Numerous births of hell piled up.
All this inspite of penance of the strict code of conduct!

Imagine the terrible repercussions that have to be faced
by those who are anyways devoid of the right belief and
conduct.

Thus, you need to remain alert. Loss of any fundamental
virtue will lead to the loss of all virtues and penance. Thus,
one should strive to preserve these basic virtues.

The Ideal Parenthood

Becoming a father – What should your thought procedure
be?

Why do people wish to become parents? To show their sons
and daughters the right path and prevent the emergence of

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