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What did her religious outlook include ?

The bottle of the precious Lakshapada oil that was to be
donated to the saints broke at the hands of her servant. Along

with the bottle, her desire for Supatradana (giving alms to
saints – the greatest donation) also crashed down. As a result
what did she lose? What remained? As described by Indra,
the Devtas who had come to test her experienced her glowing

faith in religion and her calmness in adverse situations.

The highlights of her Religious outlook –

1) “The servant is not to blame for breaking the bottle of
oil but it is my Danantraya Karmas* that are showing

their fruits. How else would the always careful maid
servant make such an error?” Thus, she focussed on
the fruits of karmas and convinced her mind.

2) Her religious outlook reflects in her behaviour with
her maid-servant- no hatred or anger, only forgiveness
and tolerance.

3) She regretted the loss of the great opportunity of

Supatradana that she had got and not the loss of the
precious Lakshapaka Oil – Her pure religious
disposition.

4) Inspite of the loss of the first two bottles, her wish to

* Danantraya Karma – The karma which obstructs your desire to donate
by creating adverse circumstances.

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