Son of Mahadana

Yesterday Dhamma Talk by Sayadaw U Vimala is about the story of the son of Mahadana. In this talk, Sayadaw pointed out the teaching of the Buddha regarding the need of performing good Kamma in this present life. Taking the example from this story, the couple who had become poor after squandering their riches, could had gain in wealth and even attain sainthood, had they perform good deeds (Kamma). From this talk, we should note that past good Kamma is important but so do present Kamma. Sayadaw mentioned that people tend to think that Kamma is about the past actions and we today are reaping their results. This is not the case as Buddha did taught us that present Kamma (good and bad) is important for whatever result from the past to reapen. This is more true for good Kamma as conditions created at present is important. I think the couple had some bad Kamma in the past and as a result were born in families that do not know how to teach their children the skill of life or religious needs. Today, parent tend to spoilt their children without teaching them the skill of life or moral values. Hence this talk is very relevant to us. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!