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and retired from business. But his partner, an absolute
gentleman did not forget Kushalchand’s abundant favours to
him – how he had freed him from the clutches of poverty
and enabled him to reach where he was. As a mark of his
loyalty, he kept Kushalchand’s account running in his son’s
name and transferred equal profits from time to time.
Kushalchand and his son were completely in the dark.

Time passed. The business flourished and profits accumulated.
The partner came to Kushalchand’s place and asked him to
accept his share. Do you think Kushalchand accepted it? He
was a man of indomitable religious spirit and determination.
He firmly said, “No, I cannot accept it. Take it back.”

His partner said, “But this isn’t yours. It’s your son’s share.”
He replied, “My son and I haven’t split our accounts.

Therefore, his share and amount are actually considered mine.
Since, I quit from business, I cannot accept its earnings.” His
partner replied, “But accept the amount and use it in religious
deeds and acts of charity”. Kushalchand resolutely said, “To
use the money, I first have to accept it as mine. If I do so, my
oath of retirement from business breaks. If unnecessary sins
are considered worth leaving, then even the profits acquired
from such a business are considered worth forsaking.” Inspite
of his partner’s tremendous efforts, he remained unwavering

on his decision to reject the money. Now, let’s see what the
partner did.... He, too, was a man of principles. He was in a
fix. What to do with the amount he had established in
Kushalchand’s son’s name? He had flatly refused to accept

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