Book Title: Twelve Facets of Reality Author(s): Chitrabhanu Publisher: New York Dodd Made & CompanyPage 70
________________ 48 Twelve Facets of Reality “No, you must understand,” he told him. “You are like me." He made him look into the water of the pond. He stood beside him and said, "See your reflection. See my reflection. See your yellow color, your mane, your tail. See how curly it is. See your sharp teeth just like mine. See your lion face.” And the cub started seeing and thinking. “Yes, I have a big lion face. It is true. I'm not covered with fleece and I don't have horns on my head. Yes, but this animal roars and I say ‘Baa, baa.' It's a big difference!” “Well, young lion, bring out your voice! Your heart is very large. I can hear its throbs, so bring your roaring voice out!” The cub tried a little bit. He opened his throat, but because of habit, his voice box was contracted and he could not roar. Slowly he made an effort and at last the real roar came out. “Now,” the great lion told him, "walk alone. Don't move in the herd. You do not belong there. They are all sheep and goats. You are a lion. How can you live with sheep and goats? Now go there and make a roar!” So the cub went back and roared so fiercely that they all ran away, sheep, goats, shepherd, and all. He realized his nature. He was transformed. “I am able to stand alone. At the same time, I can live without feelings of helplessness and fear.' So ekatva is a transforming reflection. It gives a new ideal, a new perception to your mind. Slowly this becomes a symbol and you start seeing yourself in another dimension. “I come alone and I go alone, but I am not alone.Page Navigation
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