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What does it mean?
He claims that cruelty leads to a lowly rebirth, using dark humor.
In plain terms
Being mean will turn you into a fly that eats poop.
What can you take from it?
Treat others kindly to avoid a terrible fate.

Where it applies

  • advising on behavior
  • teaching children

Putting it to work

  • use exaggerated imagery to teach kindness

Questions to consider

  • What consequences do you think follow bad actions?
  • Do you believe in karmic retribution?

Another view

The literal claim is absurd, so the moral may be overlooked.

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