The Web of Desire

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Kapil was a poor Brahmin student. A simpleton. But caught into the trap of love of a slave girl, he tries to get 2mg. of gold for her; is taken to be a thief and arrested. When brought before the king he impresses the king with his truthfulness. The king is pleased and promises Kapil to give what he desires. Kapil’s desire inflates. He thinks about what to seek; to ask so much that he has never to beg again. The train of thoughts ultimately leads him to a point where he is desirous of asking for the whole kingdom and still wanting. At last the direction changes and he comes out of the web of desire. He resolves to seek nothing. This story of freedom from the web of desire was told by Bhagavan Mahavir himself and thousands of listeners got enlightened.