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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir
Aristotle, the great Greek philosopher was Alexander's teacher. Before setting off on his military campaigns to conquer the world, Alexander went to his teacher to seek his blessings.
Aristotle said, "Which country will you conquer first ?" Alexander replied, ''I will conquer Central Asia first" Aristotle said, "After that ?" Alexander said, "India"
Think of the way in which the human mind works. There is no limit to man's mental flights. There is no perfection in them. They do not bring any spiritual satisfaction.
"After that which
country will you
Aristotle said, conquer ?"
Alexander replied, "I will conquer East Africa".
Aristotle said, "After that ?"
Alexander replied, "I will invade Europe". Aristotle said, "What is your next plan ?"
Alexander replied, "I will conquer the whole world"
Aristotle said, "Then what will you do?"
Alexander replied, "Afterwards, I will take rest in my capital because I will have been tired of fighting".
Aristotle said, "I do not want to bestow my blessings upon a mad fellow. You are nothing short of a mad man. Do you think you can get mental peace by causing agitation and agony to countless people? I cannot give my blessings to a man who wants to cause violence and agitation to others".
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