Passage 9

In English

Human life should be used for service

told his father that he had learnt the essence of all education, namely, to adore the name of . For the realisation of the four , there is no need for any education. told King that there was no purpose in having a human birth, only to lead a sensuous life like that of birds and beasts. Human life should be utilised for service and sacrifice. The mother taught her son in this manner the true aim of education. The boy completed his education and took up a small job. One day, in that village, there was a folk festival (). The womenfolk of the village donned their best clothes, and jewellery to attend the festival. The mother also went with tattered clothes. The son could not bear to see that sight. He said: "Mother, you have no good clothes or any jewellery. I am distressed to see you like this. Please let me know what ornaments you wish to have, mother!" The mother replied: "This is not the right time. I shall let you know at the proper time."