Angulimala - 7
Joyful moments with baby Ahimsaka
by G. K. Ananda Kumarasiri
Bhaggava and Mantani spent many delightful hours with their new-born
son each day. He was a bundle of joy and gave them much happiness. They
brought him up with great care and affection.
Bhaggava paid every attention to Ahimsaka's grooming. He spared no
effort to bring him up as a person of sound character and mind. As
instructed by his monarch, he provided close supervision and parental
guidance in order to ensure that he grew up to be a virtuous person. He
was provided the best eduction possible and was well tutored in the
customs and religious practices of the Brahminic tradition.
Ahimsaka grew up to be a physically strong boy. He was true to his
name as he was a gentle, loving child. He was deeply affectionate and
highly respectful of his parents and totally committed to maintaining
the honour and reputation of the family. Furthermore, he displayed deep
compassion to others. He was equally kind and caring towards animals and
insects.
He proved to be an intelligent, diligent and well-mannered student.
Bhaggava's confidence and pride in his son soared as he made remarkable
progress in his education. He was equally pleased that his character and
conduct were impeccable. He was confident that a youngster as dedicated
as Ahimsaka, who took such a keen interest to study the sacred Brahminic
traditions and customs as well as the Vedic Scriptures, could not ever
become a notorious criminal.
To be continued
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