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LALI’S HABIT

Lali was a girl who contracted the habit of stealing wherever she went.  She felt happy only when she stole something.  Her parents repeatedly advised not to do such thing, but her nature couldn’t be changed.

Onetime, when they were to attend a marriage ceremony, they decided to leave Lali behind because if she would steal there then that would give very bad name to the family.  But, Lali promised not to steal and insisted to go. The parents believed her and took her along to the marriage.  They cautiously watched Lali to avoid any trouble.  The marriage was over and they all left in a cart for their home.  The parents felt satisfied with Lali’s conduct as no theft was reported.

The cart began to jolt on the way and suddenly the clothes of Lali’s neighbors in the cart were spoilt with a wet substance.  On inquiring it was found that from some earthen pot Lali stole some soup and the pot broke with the jolting of the cart.  The parents exclaimed with regret, “Alas, Lali’s habit will never be changed.”

 

MORAL LESSON:

Our soul has frequently listened to the advises of the preceptor and solemnly determined not to commit sins but again and again it goes on committing sins.  We need to strengthen our willpower and practice what we learn from our Munis and nuns.

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