Thursday, 29 September 2011
dynasty: Pride And The Monkey
dynasty: Pride And The Monkey: Pride is disasterous to the soul and the evolutionary journey towards salvation is rudely jolted by human pride. Here is an enjoyable sto...
Pride And The Monkey
Pride is disasterous to the soul and the evolutionary journey towards salvation is rudely jolted by human pride.
Here is an enjoyable story from Hindu mythology.
Once Bhim of the Pandava dynasty was passing through a deep forest. Suddenly he came across a huge tail which obstructed his path.On looking closer he discovered to his great chagrin that it belonged to a monkey. Overcome with pride and arrogance as he considered himself to be the most powerful warrior and Lord Krishna's devotee, he addresed the monkey thus.
"O foolish monkey. Do you not see that I am Bhim the great Pandava warrior going on an errand of great urgency.Remove therefore your tail from my path , and let me pass."
The monkey gave him an astonishing reply." O Bhim, Mightiest of the mighty, help me to remove my tail, for I have grown so old and weak that the task is beyond me. I have heard tales of your bravery and might.Do please help me . By doing this you will not only be doing me a service, but you will also be doing a service to others who may be as inconvinienced as you by my tail."
Bhima tried hard to move the tail several times, with all his might, but each time he failed.After repeated efforts he failed as much as to lift the tail even an inch above the ground.He became red with anger when he found the monkey smiling away at his impotence.
At last Bhima began to feel helpless and weak. This had never before occured to him. Hs extraordinary power and skill were to no avail.He felt his pride ebbing away. Next he did what all do under such circumstances. When one's own resources fail to save us he prays to God.
Bhim humbly folded his hands and prayed to Lord Krishna the ultimate source of all power for guidance.On doing this his anger and arrogance disappeared miraculously.He prayed to the monkey with eyes closed and hands folded.
"Noble Monkey", he said ,"It is evident that you are a great soul, a Mahatma.Kindly reveal your identity.You have taken away my pride and all my strength."
When he opened his eyes he found the great Hanuman, the lord's most ardent devotee and a warrior of great prowess standing before him.Bhim touched his feet and begged forgiveness for his arrogance.False pride in his might was taking Bhim downhill on the path of destruction. But he was saved by the mercy of the Lord who helped him to overcome his pride.
Here is an enjoyable story from Hindu mythology.
Once Bhim of the Pandava dynasty was passing through a deep forest. Suddenly he came across a huge tail which obstructed his path.On looking closer he discovered to his great chagrin that it belonged to a monkey. Overcome with pride and arrogance as he considered himself to be the most powerful warrior and Lord Krishna's devotee, he addresed the monkey thus.
"O foolish monkey. Do you not see that I am Bhim the great Pandava warrior going on an errand of great urgency.Remove therefore your tail from my path , and let me pass."
The monkey gave him an astonishing reply." O Bhim, Mightiest of the mighty, help me to remove my tail, for I have grown so old and weak that the task is beyond me. I have heard tales of your bravery and might.Do please help me . By doing this you will not only be doing me a service, but you will also be doing a service to others who may be as inconvinienced as you by my tail."
Bhima tried hard to move the tail several times, with all his might, but each time he failed.After repeated efforts he failed as much as to lift the tail even an inch above the ground.He became red with anger when he found the monkey smiling away at his impotence.
At last Bhima began to feel helpless and weak. This had never before occured to him. Hs extraordinary power and skill were to no avail.He felt his pride ebbing away. Next he did what all do under such circumstances. When one's own resources fail to save us he prays to God.
Bhim humbly folded his hands and prayed to Lord Krishna the ultimate source of all power for guidance.On doing this his anger and arrogance disappeared miraculously.He prayed to the monkey with eyes closed and hands folded.
"Noble Monkey", he said ,"It is evident that you are a great soul, a Mahatma.Kindly reveal your identity.You have taken away my pride and all my strength."
When he opened his eyes he found the great Hanuman, the lord's most ardent devotee and a warrior of great prowess standing before him.Bhim touched his feet and begged forgiveness for his arrogance.False pride in his might was taking Bhim downhill on the path of destruction. But he was saved by the mercy of the Lord who helped him to overcome his pride.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
dynasty: Super men and Superpowers
dynasty: Super men and Superpowers: Today we are looking forward to the advent of the Superman. A super age of technology requires the presence of super brains to maximise ben...
Monday, 19 September 2011
dynasty: Super men and Superpowers
dynasty: Super men and Superpowers: Today we are looking forward to the advent of the Superman. A super age of technology requires the presence of super brains to maximise ben...
Super men and Superpowers
Today we are looking forward to the advent of the Superman. A super age of technology requires the presence of super brains to maximise benefits out of this super toy. A child will not know what to do with a digital camera . He may play with it and break it into pieces, and then cry over the loss. Or he may laugh with abandon that he has successfully demolished a fancy item and clap his hands in glee. We have so many gadgets that make life easier and better now. Sometimes we own things which promise a lot of added benefits, but which we were better without. Such equipment may mean a lot for those who really need them, but for others they may prove disconcerting and disturbing.
With such developments in technology. a Superman who is working 24x7 for public welfare, will find his work easy.He does not have to take great pains to develop muscle power and energy quotient, but use that talent to improve his senses, to direct action where it is meant to be directed.He can sense out the enemies of good and without revealing himself, zap him out of exstence.With technology he will sense out Irenes andTsunamis, earthquakes and floods long before they are due, and stop them with a click of his mouse.
A Superman can take undue advantage of supertoys to wreak havoc and disaster everywhere. He is in love with madness and to feel his power he can do anything.
A Superman should not degenerate into a machine of disaster.
With such developments in technology. a Superman who is working 24x7 for public welfare, will find his work easy.He does not have to take great pains to develop muscle power and energy quotient, but use that talent to improve his senses, to direct action where it is meant to be directed.He can sense out the enemies of good and without revealing himself, zap him out of exstence.With technology he will sense out Irenes andTsunamis, earthquakes and floods long before they are due, and stop them with a click of his mouse.
A Superman can take undue advantage of supertoys to wreak havoc and disaster everywhere. He is in love with madness and to feel his power he can do anything.
A Superman should not degenerate into a machine of disaster.
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