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in-laws will decline because of the fear that is constantly
pestering your mind. The fear that God forbid, my innocent
children may follow my footsteps and happen to develop
these negative traits.

Now, if an individual understands this, won’t he be alert and

strive to ensure his child’s well being? You worry for the health
of your son, wife, etc. Do you have equal worry for the health
and welfare of your own soul – that it does not lose its virtues
and merits??

Do not forget – Childhood is the foundation. If the

foundation ruined, then eventually the building will also get
ruined.

Sulsa’s religious outlook ensured the proper upbringing of
her children. She imbibed in them noble virtues of humility,
honesty, modesty, straightforwardness, generosity, loyalty,
philanthropy, patience and determination. As a result, when

they grew up, King Shrenik appointed them as his personal
confidants required for any secret missions.

Isn’t this a position of great honour and dignity? The king of
the empire of Magadha, Shrenik confided in them as much
as he confided in his son and minister Abhayakumar. He
would involve them in significant political and social deeds

and decisions. He would also reward them from time to time.
Now tell me, isn’t this a great, prestigious post? But it lead to
the creation of a strange destiny!

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