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Indian teenager tops exams, eschews college to become monk
Varshil Shah, who graduated just a fortnight ago in Gujarat with the highest possible score, emerged from the pre-dawn ritual a Jain disciple with shaved head and white robes after receiving the blessings of his family and guru. Jains follow a strict vegetarian diet and some monks and nuns cover their mouths with fabric to prevent them from accidentally swallowing insects. The 17-year-old eschewed the path so valued by Indian graduates -- college and a successful job -- to wander the countryside living an ascetic life, meditating and studying the scriptures. "I always wanted to attain happiness without hurting anybody. Scoring top rank in board exams does **t give happiness," Shah told reporters in Surat the day before his ordination. "The material world does **t give eternal happiness that millions seek. So, I chose to become a Jain monk to experience eternal happiness without hurting anybody." Shah had become concerned with the value placed on money in society, and told his father -- a tax accountant -- and mother that he wished to achieve happiness without harming others. After many years of wandering and prayer Shah -- who was renamed SuviryaRatna Vijayji Maharaj after the ceremony -- can ascend to the level of guru and guide his own disciples in the ancient Indian faith. His uncle Nayan Sutariya, a chartered accountant, said Shah had decided to become a monk almost immediately after he received his state-topping 99.99 percent exam result. Hundreds of family and friends attended the ceremony, which saw Shah dressed with embroidered headgear and a beige tunic before he took his vows and donned the monastic uniform. أكثر... ??????? ??????: Indian teenager tops exams, eschews college to become monk || ??????: ahlam1399 || ??????: اسم منتداك
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