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Harikesh Bal
While remembering his past births, Bal's soul awakened
Oh! I destroyed my austerities through my pride. It is due to pride that I am born
in this poor family, with so ugly and repulsive appearance and demon-like angry
temperament.
Bal closed his eyes and
The snake was thought
killed due to its poison and the benign Dumuhi was
spared.
If I abandon my poison-like anger
nobody will disturb me. All quarrels in this world are caused by
pride and anger. Simple and forgiving persons are loved
by all.
Young Bal, lost in his thoughts, sat at that spot for hours. The children and youth of the neighbourhood came and shook him
Hey blacky ! What has happened to you? You are here
since long. Are A you sleeping ?
Bal opened his eyes. There was no anger or hatred on his face. His eyes were filled with love for everyone. He joined his palms and said
Hey ! What has
happened to Bar Brother! |
today? Why that request you
angry Bal has all to forgive
turned meek and me. I have
simple today? abused you much. I have cursed you
much.
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