If you had the attributes of a monkey, made sounds like
a monkey, and lived in the forest, you would not be able to
perform any good deeds. You would only be as clever as a
monkey, and be a monkey leader leading his group as they
swing from tree to tree. You would not be able to do much at
all.
If you were clever, but with the attributes of a turtle that
crawls slowly, what could you do? If you were smart, at most
you would be the smartest turtle in the world. However, you
would still be just a turtle.
Since you were born a human, whether your parents take
care of you or not, you should be grateful to them for providing
you with the prototype for a human being. Raising you is
extra kindness that you received as a bonus. Moreover, if they
left you with an inheritance worth 10, 20 or 100 million baht,
it would be added merit. The fact that your parents provided
you with the prototype to be a human is beyond anything that
you can do to fully repay them. Therefore, do not hate or hurt
your parents, because this is bad kamma.
After listening to Luang Phaw discuss this subject, it
makes us wonder what would have happened to this child and
his family had he not consulted with Luang Phaw.
Quit drinking so you can be a good role model for the
children. Making them proud is something that a father
should strive for because every child hopes to have a father
who is a good person and not an alcoholic. (this part should
not be in this chapter. I will find out why it is here)
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