I recently enjoyed reading a book by Om Swami -The Big Questions of Life. Within this book, he shared some ancient Indian fables.
Some stories really stuck with me, and today I want to share a brief summary of a story about a young boy and a crocodile.
“A young boy encounters a crocodile trapped in a net by the riverside. Despite his initial skepticism, the boy pities the crocodile and frees it.
However, the crocodile betrays his kindness and bites the boy. The boy seeks answers from various animals, hoping to understand the world’s fairness.
The first two animals, a bird and a donkey, confirm the crocodile’s view.
The bird describes its struggles in building a safe nest which is constantly destroyed by snakes, emphasizing the unfairness of the situation.
The donkey shares its tale of being overworked and abandoned by its master in old age, further emphasizing the world’s lack of fairness.
Determined to find a different perspective, the boy asks a rabbit the same question. The rabbit strongly disagrees, proclaiming the world to be perfectly fair.
The enraged crocodile challenges the rabbit, but the rabbit cleverly manipulates the situation. By praising the crocodile’s strength and encouraging it to open its mouth, the rabbit creates an opportunity for the boy to escape.
The boy, with the help of the villagers, kills the crocodile in revenge. However, tragedy strikes again as the boy’s dog, unaware of the rabbit’s role, chases and kills it.
This final twist leaves the boy heartbroken and questioning whether the crocodile might have been right after all.”
The truth is that life is unfair.
Even the most virtuous individuals are not immune to life’s hardships. No matter how much good one does, tragedy can still strike unexpectedly.
It’s important to note in life, it’s inevitable to encounter pain and suffering. However, we have the capacity to learn how to cope with and overcome these challenges. By developing strategies to adapt and manage unexpected difficulties, we can build resilience and navigate the curveballs that life throws at us.
We are responsible for our actions and deeds. Others’ actions are their issues, and external factors are beyond our control.
“Our challenges test us, but our attitudes shape us. Our difficulties don’t break us, instead, they make us. They bring out what we have in us. Hence, good people become better, not bitter, when met with resistance.” Om Swami
Every day, we have the power to choose our actions and kindness. Whether consciously or unconsciously, we decide whether to do what we believe is right or not. Our choices shape our interactions with others and can impact the world around us.
Nature might be unjust, but that is not an excuse for unfair actions. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
,abreijos
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