Less than a Minute Life Lesson-2407 Character and Competency

Monk, Disciple, Iron rod and the Crystal Jar

 A monk gave a piece of Iron Rod to his disciple and he was observing the way he received it. The disciple received it casually and was seeing it by turning it around.
The monk said “why don’t you throw it in the air and catch it”
The disciple did as he said

The monk gave a beautiful Crystal Jar to his disciple and he was observing the way he received it. The disciple received it carefully and placed it on the table and he was moving his head to take a glance at it, he also took a piece of cloth and cleaned the crystal jar.

The monk said “Why don’t you throw it in the air and catch it”
The disciple refused to do it
The monk asked “Are you not confident about catching it”
The disciple replied “It’s not about my confidence, I value the crystal jar”
The monk said “Some value their life like crystal jar and they handle it with care. Some value their life like the iron rod and take it casually”Do remember every object has a value, it depends upon how we perceive it and how we use it. Every life is valuable it depends upon our attitude towards self and others.

Let the Nature of Iron rod help you in your tough times and let the nature of handling the crystal jar help you in handling the relationship around you

Written by: M.L. Narendra Kumar