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er oozed out. water will be marked the right spor
On hearing all this teacher praised the Modest. To the immodest he advised - "You do not follow my instructions, neither do you ponder over what you are taught and remove your doubts. That is the reason you can not acquire right and perfect knowledge. I have been giving you the same lessons and at the same time. But as you are not humble and modest your knowledge is incomplete.
This is not due to any partiality on my part. It is the fault of your own attitude that is wanting in modesty and sincerity." The immodest got ashamed of his behaviour and startedhis studies earnestly and humbly.
2. Economics - In the same way the right and perfect knowledge of economics is acquired only if one is humble.
3. Writing - The right and perfect skill of writing is also acquired only if one is humble.
4. Mathematics - The right and perfect knowledge of mathematics and all other subjects is also acquired only if one is humble.
5. The Well - water diviner very humbly studied with his teacher. He learned every lesson attentively and followed allinstructions sincerely. This way he acquired complete knowledge of the subject to become an accomplished water diviner.
Once a villager took him to his farm and asked where to dig for a well. The water diviner applied all his skill and marked the right spot. He also told the farmer about the depth at which water will be available. The farmer dug a well accordingly but no water oozed out. He again went to the water diviner, who came to the farm and inspected the well carefully. After some deliberation he indicated a spot at the bottom of the well and said - "Hit hard at this spot with your heel." The farmer did as told and a stream of water broke out from that spot. The farmer joyously praised the water diviner and rewarded him liberally. Such expertise is acquired with the help of Vainayiki Buddhi.
6. The Horse - Once many horse traders came to Dwarka to sell their horses. Many young princes in the city bought large and muscular horses. But a young man named Vasudev, an expert on horses, purchased a skinny looking horse that later won every race it entered. The reason for this was Vasudev's expertise of horses. He had very humbly acquired this knowledge from his teacher. Modesty sharpens intellect and helps widen experience and knowledge.
7. The Donkeys - There was a young king in a city who believed that youth is the best- age and only a young man has ample power and capacity to work hard. Guided by this notion he gradually replaced all experienced and ageing warriors from his army with new and young recruits.
Once he marched his army to attack another kingdom. The contingent lost its way and ended up in an arid and forlorn area. All efforts to find a way out failed. Every single soldier was dying with thirst. In this hopeless predicament a soldier advised the king - "Sir! We are unable to find a way out of this situation. Only some experienced old man could help us avoid the impending catastrophe." The king announced that if there was any experienced old person in the army his suggestion was solicited.
Luckily an elderly soldier, disguised as a young man, had joined the. Army. His son brought him to the king who courteously asked - "Please do something that my army gets water to drink." The elderly - soldier paused a little and then said - "Sir! Let loose all the donkeys used for carrying supplies in the army. Let them roam around free and let our army follow where they lead. When they stop and start Aagam-44 - Nandi Sootra
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Compiled by- Deepratnasagar
