One day, a sports competition was held at the Bala Samskar Kendra. It was announced that an amazing prize would be given to the winner. Upon seeing the prize, an intense desire (Kama) sparked within Kutil. He firmly decided, "Somehow, this prize must be mine; I cannot live without it." The competition began. As soon as he realized that Aryan was winning, anger (Krodha) surged within Kutil. In that fit of rage, he tried to push Aryan down. However, Aryan ultimately won and received the prize. Unable to accept his defeat, Kutil developed greed (Lobha), believing he must possess the prize, even if it meant stealing it from Aryan. Despite having many toys of his own, he wanted to deceive others for that one prize.
Aryan and Pragna noticed Kutil’s behavior and tried to stop him, but it was in vain. Finally, they all went to the Guru. The Guru took them to an old wall behind the Ashram. On that wall were paintings of three terrifying black doors. In large letters, 'Gates of Hell' was written above them.
Showing those paintings, the Guru said to Kutil: "Kutil! Your excessive desire for that prize, the anger you felt when you didn't get it, and your greed to possess it by any means... all of these push you down the wrong path. These are not just bad habits; these are the very gates that lead to hell. Lord Sri Krishna gave this same warning to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita:"
Shloka:
 Trividham narakasyedam dvaram nashanam-atmanah |
 Kamah krodhas-tatha lobhas-tasmad-etat-trayam tyajet ||
The Guru further explained: "Dear Kutil!
1.    Kama (Excessive Desire): Developing an intense obsession for things we do not have.
2.    Krodha (Anger): Harboring resentment against others when things don't go as we planned.
3.    Lobha (Greed/Miserliness): Not sharing what we have and wanting to take what belongs to others.
These three come one after another and destroy your intellect. Your obsessive attachment to that prize, the grudge you held against Aryan when your desire wasn't met, and the madness to enjoy someone else's property even through theft—these qualities of Kama, Krodha, and Lobha are the gates to hell. One who passes through these gates destroys himself and loses respect in society. Therefore, you must abandon these three immediately."
Upon hearing the Guru's words and seeing the paintings of the Gates of Hell, Kutil was frightened. He realized how much danger his desires were putting him in. He immediately apologized to Aryan and promised to keep his mind under control and walk the path of Dharma.
Teacher Tasks
Discussion After the Story:
●    How did Kutil’s hope for the prize turn into 'Kama' (Excessive Desire)?
●    What were the names of the three gates on the Ashram wall? How do they destroy a person?
●    Is it natural to feel angry when we don't get something? How should we control it?
Practical Task: This week, whenever you feel stubborn about something you want, remind yourself that it is a 'Gate to Hell.' Conquer 'Lobha' (greed/miserliness) by sharing your things with others.
Character Analysis:
●    Aryan and Pragna: Wise individuals who accepted victory and defeat equally, saved their friend from downfall.
●    Kutil and Maya: Their characters show how Kama, Krodha, and Lobha follow one another. They were awakened by fear and the Guru’s teaching.
●    The Guru: A noble teacher who warned through a Bhagavad Gita shloka and visually demonstrated the three causes of human destruction.
Shloka Repetition: Have the children repeat the Bhagavad Gita shloka mentioned in the story. Ask them to explain the meaning of the shloka in their own words.
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