Once, there lived a man called Susharma. He was born in a Brahmin family but was a sinful man. He always enjoyed hurting others. One day, Susharma entered the garden of a sage to disturb him during his prayers. There, a snake bit him and he died. Because of all his sins, he was sent to hell and suffered for a long time. Afterward, he was reborn as a bull and was purchased by a man. For many years, he had to carry heavy loads on his back. One day, the bull fell unconscious and was about to die. All people who watched the scene, felt sorry for the bull and presented him with some credit of their good deeds. After the bull had died and reached in front of Yamaraja, he was informed that he was freed from the fruits of all his previous sinful deeds. In his next life, Susharma again took birth as a Brahmin. He met all the people who had presented him with the credit of their good deeds and thanked them for their kindness. Susharma eventually became completely pure and performed all generous and kind deeds.
SUSHARMA WAS PURIFIED
