PARABLES OF SIVANANDA
(By Swami Sivananda Saraswati)
(OTHER PARABLES!)
Parable Of The Brahmin Who Escaped Rain
An old Brahmin was walking along the road when it began to rain heavily. He had no umbrella. He was afraid of catching cold. There was no place to take shelter, too. He saw at a distance two coolies carrying a wooden cot. He ran forward. He was shorter than the coolies. He went between the two coolies, with the wide cot over his head. Not a drop of rain fell on his head. Occasionally he also helped the coolies a little; but the advantage to him was very much more than the labour.
Many Sadhakas expose themselves to the severe rain of worldly temptations, while they are walking towards the destination of God-realisation. The wise ones, discover an intelligent way of escaping the evil effects of these temptations. They find that there exist very near them Ashrams and spiritual institutions managed by spiritually “taller” souls, more advanced Sadhakas and saints. By joining such Ashrams and institutions, they escape the temptations and trials. The advanced souls carry a protective shield underneath which the lesser souls take refuge and thus avoid getting lost. These aspirants also contribute a little to the institutions: but eventually the advantage they derive is something very great in comparison to the work they contribute. Such is the glory of spiritual institutions.
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(By Swami Sivananda Saraswati)
(OTHER PARABLES!)
Parable Of The Brahmin Who Escaped Rain
An old Brahmin was walking along the road when it began to rain heavily. He had no umbrella. He was afraid of catching cold. There was no place to take shelter, too. He saw at a distance two coolies carrying a wooden cot. He ran forward. He was shorter than the coolies. He went between the two coolies, with the wide cot over his head. Not a drop of rain fell on his head. Occasionally he also helped the coolies a little; but the advantage to him was very much more than the labour.
Many Sadhakas expose themselves to the severe rain of worldly temptations, while they are walking towards the destination of God-realisation. The wise ones, discover an intelligent way of escaping the evil effects of these temptations. They find that there exist very near them Ashrams and spiritual institutions managed by spiritually “taller” souls, more advanced Sadhakas and saints. By joining such Ashrams and institutions, they escape the temptations and trials. The advanced souls carry a protective shield underneath which the lesser souls take refuge and thus avoid getting lost. These aspirants also contribute a little to the institutions: but eventually the advantage they derive is something very great in comparison to the work they contribute. Such is the glory of spiritual institutions.
Courtesy: The Divine Life Society
Aano Bhadra Krtavo Yantu Vishwatah.(RIG VEDAM)
"Let Noble Thoughts Come To Me From All Directions"
"Let Noble Thoughts Come To Me From All Directions"
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