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Saying this, the soldiers left. But their promise to come back
ensured that the princess and her friends dare not light the
lamp again. Because no one knew when the soldiers would
be back.

Sunanda was disappointed that her opportunity to meet
secretly with Rupsen had been lost.
Such a situation ought to suffice in discouraging one from
indulging in sinful behaviour. But does it?

All Sunanda desired, was to be able to gaze at Rupsen in
the privacy of her room and to have a conversation with
him. She had planned elaborately to create this opportunity.
But now circumstances seemed to be preventing her from
spending time with Rupsen.
Not all man’s plans are successful. Else, evil would win over
goodness each time. But the law of nature prevents them
from doing so. For any act to be done, it requires several
components to come together, only one of which is in the
hands of man. The other four factors are beyond man’s
control. Hence, man should not be arrogant. It is not right to
lose one’s head over a little success. In order to save oneself
from arrogance and pride, one should think on these lines:

What should I be proud of?
Why should I be overjoyed?

Who knows what tomorrow might bring?

I am a prince today, I could turn a pauper tomorrow.

As such, the law of nature is there to protect us from our
unworthy instincts. But the very same nature becomes a
willing accomplice if we wish to commit sins. Seeking shelter
under the tree of sin is a sure way of falling into the trap of
sinfulness. But Sunanda has forgotten this.

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