Ep. 11: Executed bandit Kandata uses a spider thread to escape hell but fails due to selfishness
Aired on December 27, 2009
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Kandata, a cruel bandit, is executed and arrives in hell. He recalls sparing a spider in the city as his only good deed. A spider lowers a thread to help him climb to heaven. His joy fades when he notices others climbing behind him. Fearful that the thread will break under their weight, he acts selfishly. This causes the thread to snap, sending him back to hell. The story highlights his inability to change despite a chance for redemption. His actions demonstrate that selfishness prevents salvation, even after receiving divine assistance. The narrative serves as a moral lesson on the consequences of one's deeds.
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