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Naaman The Leper
« Reply #180 on: July 01, 2007, 07:37:11 AM »
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  • Naaman was the captain of the host of King of Syria.  He was a great and honourable man but he had a disease called Leprosy.  The little maid that served Naaman's wife told her if her master, Naaman, was with the prophet in Samaria, he would be healed.  So the King of Syria sent Naaman, along with a letter to the King of Israel.  When the King of Israel received the letter, he tore his clothes.  The King was upset because he knew that he could not heal Naaman.  When Elisha(a man of God) heard that the King of Israel was so upset, he told him to let Naaman come to him.

    So Naaman went to Elisha's door, and Elisha sent out a messenger to tell Naaman to go and dip in the Jordan River seven times, and he would be healed.  Naaman was very angry because Elisha did not come out himself and heal him right there.  Naaman wanted to dip in some of the other rivers that were cleaner then the Jordan River.  Therefore, he went away
    very mad.  His servants told him that if he had been asked to do some great thing, would he not have done it?  So he wnet and dipped in the Jordan River according to what the man of God had told him, and he was healed.


                                                    *****The Lesson behind this story*****
    It had nothing to do with the water that healed Naaman, but the obedience to God that made him well.

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    David and the Giant
    « Reply #181 on: July 01, 2007, 07:41:50 AM »
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  • There was a young boy many, many years ago that the Bible tells us about, his name was David.  Now David was a very special boy in God's eye's.  Do you know why?

    David believe in God with all his heart and know no matter what happen in his life he knew he would be all right as long as God was there.

    One day David's dad Jesse wanted David to go an check on his three older brother's who were fighting a war to make sure they were okay and bring them some food. The name of the people that David's brothers were fighting with where a group of people called the "Philistines".  These people were very bad people and they did not believe in God.

    The Philistines were on one mountain and the people called Israel were on another mountain.(At one time long ago God's children were only the people who were called "Israel". David was one of these. Today all people are God's if we obey and do the things that he wants us to do. (Like believing that Jesus is his son.)  God's children or people today are called Christian's.

    Now when David got to his brother's a "Giant" man named Goliath
    who was nine feet and ten inches tall who was in the Phlistines army,  was yelling for someone to come and fight him. Just to look at Goliath would scare most people, for he had a "GREAT" sword and a very "BIG" spear and a "STRONG" shield.

    All the army of Israel was afraid of him, but not David. The King of the people Israel offer great wealth to anyone who would kill the Giant. Goliath made fun of David when he step up to fight him because he was just a boy. All that David had to fight the Giant with was a staff made of wood that he used to take care of his father's sheep( this was his chore in his family), five smooth stone he got out of a stream or creek and which he put in his pouch and his sling shot, which made the Giant laugh even harder.

    David had a secert weapon that the Giant didn't know about and that was God and with God all things are possible. Do you believe that he could kill the Giant?

    David told the Giant today the Lord/God will help me kill you.  The Giant ran toward David, he took a stone out of his pouch, put it in his sling shot and shot it at the Giant head. The Giant fell to the ground and his was dead.

    Just like David if you love God and obey him and believe in God then all things no matter how hard or how big they seem are possible with God on your side.

    When David got older he became the King of the people Israel.

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    CROOKED JACKAL
    « Reply #182 on: July 01, 2007, 07:43:41 AM »
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  • Long ago, there lived a crooked jackal named 'Sam' in a forest. He had no friends as he behaved like a crooked animal. Even animal of his gene like fox, dog, wolf did not mingle with him. They all avoided the jackal.

    During the night, he terrorized other animals in the forest by howling loudly. In the calm, serene atmosphere the howling of 'Sam' became a nuisance. The little animals used to carve into their burrows as soon as the jackal produces the ugly sound. It was pure sadism, which followed the wicked animal. 'No, other animal in this jungle can howl louder than me, my mere voice will horrify all other animals', he added.

    The harassment of the jackal continued un-abated. Unfortunately, none of the animals in the forest dared to ask 'Sam' to stop this menace. The pressure tactics of the jackal, to bewilder the animals, took a quiver turn one day. He got a mask of the giant animal dinosaur, left out by a group of tourists. After adorning the mask, the jackal shouted at other animals, 'Look, now onwards I am a dinosaur, with the strength and courage, I can sabotage the entire universe'. I will walk always wearing this mask, he announced.

    The little animals shivered and frightened. They could not withstand the extent of damage to be caused by a dinosaur. The 'Sam' ruled the jungle like a king adorning the mask of a dinosaur. Days passed, One day the jackal in an inebriated condition traveled to the remote corner of the forest. He was alone. He could not howl, suddenly a huge rock like creature came in front of him. The jackal could not believe his eyes. It was a dinosaur. He was not at all a match for the real dinosaur. He had heard about these giant animals, which lived on the earth, centuries ago. Sam tried to howl loudly for help, but was in vain. The real dinosaur crushed the jackal under his feet and walked away.

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    Re: SMALL STORIES
    « Reply #183 on: July 02, 2007, 05:17:49 AM »
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  • Om Sai Ram...

    A young man was getting ready to graduate college. For
         many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's      showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.

         As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited
         signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the
    morning  of his graduation his father called him into his private
      study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine
    son, and  told him how much he loved him. He handed his son
    a beautiful   wrapped gift box.

         Curious, but somewhat disappointed the young man
         opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible. Angrily, he raised his voice at his father and said, "With all your money you give  me  a Bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the holy book.

         Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business.
         He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his      father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had   not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make      arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had     passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. Heneeded   to come home immediately and take care things. When he arrived at  his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart.

         He began to search his father's important papers and
         saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With
    tears,  he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. As he
    read those   words, a car key dropped from an envelope
    taped behind the Bible.
    It  had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the
    sports  car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation,
         and the words...PAID IN FULL.

         How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not
         packaged as we expected?

    Jai Sai Ram...
    "लोका समस्ता सुखिनो भवन्तुः
    ॐ शन्तिः शन्तिः शन्तिः"

    " Loka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu
    Aum ShantiH ShantiH ShantiH"~~~

    May all the worlds be happy. May all the beings be happy.
    May none suffer from grief or sorrow. May peace be to all~~~

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    Re: SMALL STORIES
    « Reply #184 on: July 10, 2007, 12:33:26 AM »
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  • Om Sai Ram....

    The Duck and the Devil
     
    There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm.

    He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods.
     
     
    He Practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target.

    Getting A little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was Walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck.


    Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck Square in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved.




    In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile, only to see His sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.


    After lunch the next day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the Dishes." But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in The kitchen." Then she whispered to him, " Remember the duck?" So Johnny did the dishes.


    Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go Fishing and Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make Supper."   


    Sally just smiled and said," Well that's all right because Johnny told Me he wanted to help." She whispered again, "Remember the duck? " So Sally Went fishing and Johnny stayed to help. 


    After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's, He finally couldn't stand it any longer.  He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck.   


    Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know.  You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long You would let Sally make a slave of you. "


    Thought for the day and every day thereafter?

    Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done... And the devil Keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt, fear, bad Habits, hatred, anger, bitterness, etc.) ....whatever it is....You need to know that God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing..... He has seen your whole life.

    He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven.


    He's just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave Of you .


    The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness, He Not only forgives you, but He forgets . It is by God's grace and Mercy that we are saved.


    Go ahead and make the difference in someone's life today. Share This with a friend and always remember : God is at the window


    Jai Sai Ram...
    "लोका समस्ता सुखिनो भवन्तुः
    ॐ शन्तिः शन्तिः शन्तिः"

    " Loka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu
    Aum ShantiH ShantiH ShantiH"~~~

    May all the worlds be happy. May all the beings be happy.
    May none suffer from grief or sorrow. May peace be to all~~~

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    Re: SMALL STORIES
    « Reply #185 on: July 23, 2007, 10:04:24 PM »
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  • Om Sai Ram...

    Never Lose Your Value

    A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started going up.

    He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this."

    He proceeded to crumple the dollar bill up. He then asked, "Who still wants it?" Still the hands were up in the air.

    "Well," he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now all crumpled and dirty.

    "Now who still wants it?" Still the hands went into the air.

    "My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20.

    Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. You are special - Don't ever forget it .

    Jai Sai Ram...
    "लोका समस्ता सुखिनो भवन्तुः
    ॐ शन्तिः शन्तिः शन्तिः"

    " Loka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu
    Aum ShantiH ShantiH ShantiH"~~~

    May all the worlds be happy. May all the beings be happy.
    May none suffer from grief or sorrow. May peace be to all~~~

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    Re: SMALL STORIES
    « Reply #186 on: July 23, 2007, 10:13:47 PM »
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  • Om Sai Ram...

    BUTTERFLY

    A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared.
    He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to
    force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to
    stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as
    it could, and it could go no further.

    So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of
    scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon.

    The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body
    and small, shriveled wings.

    The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected
    that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able
    to support the body, which would contract in time.

    Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its
    life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings.
    It never was able to fly.

    What the man, in his kindness and haste, did not understand was
    that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for
    the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were Nature's way
    of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings
    so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom
    from the cocoon.

    Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives.
    If Nature(or God)allowed us to go through our lives without
    any obstacles, it would cripple us.

    We would not be as strong as what we could have been.
    We could never fly!

    I asked for Strength.........
    And Nature(God) gave me Difficulties to make me strong.

    I asked for Wisdom.........
    And God gave me Problems to solve.

    I asked for Prosperity.........
    And God gave me Brain and Brawn to work.

    I asked for Courage.........
    And God gave me Danger to overcome.

    I asked for Love.........
    And God gave me Friends.

    I asked for Favors.........
    And God gave me Opportunities.

    I received nothing I wanted ........
    I received everything I needed!


    Trust in Nature ( or God) . Always !


    Jai Sai Ram...
    "लोका समस्ता सुखिनो भवन्तुः
    ॐ शन्तिः शन्तिः शन्तिः"

    " Loka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu
    Aum ShantiH ShantiH ShantiH"~~~

    May all the worlds be happy. May all the beings be happy.
    May none suffer from grief or sorrow. May peace be to all~~~

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    Re: SMALL STORIES
    « Reply #187 on: August 03, 2007, 06:41:11 AM »
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  • JAI SAI RAM

    The Corn Story

    There was a farmer who grew superior quality and award-winning CORN. Each year he entered his CORN in the state fair where it won honour and prizes.

    Once a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learnt something interesting about how he grew it. The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbours'.
    "How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbours when they are entering corn in competition with yours each year?" the reporter asked.

    "Why sir, "said the farmer, "didn't you know? The wind picks up pollen from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbours grow inferior, sub-standard and poor quality corn, cross-pollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn. If I am to grow good corn, I must help my neighbours grow good corn."

    The farmer gave a superb insight into the connectedness of life. His corn cannot improve unless his neighbour's corn also improves. So it is in the other dimensions! Those who choose to be at harmony must help their neighbours and colleagues to be at peace. Those who choose to live well must help others to live well.

    Success does not happen in isolation. It is very often a participative and collective process. 

    SAI RAM
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    Re: SMALL STORIES
    « Reply #188 on: August 03, 2007, 06:46:47 AM »
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    Re: SMALL STORIES
    « Reply #189 on: August 10, 2007, 11:06:45 PM »
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  • Om Sai Ram...

    Put the glass down
     
     
    A professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it.
     

    He held it up for all to see; asked the students,' How much do you think this glass weighs?'
     

    '50gms!' .... '100gms!' ......'125gms' ......the students answered.


    'I really don't know unless I weigh it,' said the professor,'but, my question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?'


    'Nothing' the students said.

    'Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour? ' the professor asked.
     

    'Your arm would begin to ache' said one of the students.


    'You're right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?'
     

    'Your arm could go numb, you might have severe muscle stress; paralysis;
     

    Have to go to hospital for sure!'ventured another student; all the students laughed.


    'Very good.  But during all this, did the weight of the glass change? ' asked
     

    The professor. 'No' the students said.
     

    Then what caused the arm ache & the muscle stress?'


    The students were puzzled.
     

    'Put the glass down!' said one of the students.
     

    'Exactly!' said the professor.' Life's problems are something like this.
     

    Hold it for a few minutes in your head; they seem OK.
     

    Think of them for a long time & they begin to ache. Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything.
     

    It's important to think of the challenges (problems) in your life, but
     

    EVEN MORE IMPORTANT to 'put them down' at the end of every day before you go to sleep.
     

    That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh & strong & can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!'

     
    Remember to 'PUT THE GLASS DOWN TODAY!



    Jai Sai Ram...
    "लोका समस्ता सुखिनो भवन्तुः
    ॐ शन्तिः शन्तिः शन्तिः"

    " Loka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu
    Aum ShantiH ShantiH ShantiH"~~~

    May all the worlds be happy. May all the beings be happy.
    May none suffer from grief or sorrow. May peace be to all~~~

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    Re: SMALL STORIES
    « Reply #190 on: August 11, 2007, 11:57:56 PM »
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  • Om Sai Ram...

    A young boy enters a barber shop, and the barber whispers to his Customer,
    "This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you."

    The barber puts a five dollar coin in one hand and two one dollar coins(1+1=2) in the other,
    then calls the boy over and asks,
    "Which do you want, son?"

    The boy takes the two one dollar coins and leaves.
    "What did I tell you?" said the barber. "That kid never learns!"

    Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of
    the ice cream store. "Hey, son! May I ask you a question?
    Why did you take two one dollar coins instead of five dollar coin?"

    The boy licked his cone and replied,
    "Because THE DAY I TAKE THE FIVE DOLLAR COIN, THE GAME IS OVER
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    Moral: When you think the other person is dumb, you are making a fool of yourself~~~


    Jai Sai Ram...
    "लोका समस्ता सुखिनो भवन्तुः
    ॐ शन्तिः शन्तिः शन्तिः"

    " Loka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu
    Aum ShantiH ShantiH ShantiH"~~~

    May all the worlds be happy. May all the beings be happy.
    May none suffer from grief or sorrow. May peace be to all~~~

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    Re: SMALL STORIES
    « Reply #191 on: August 13, 2007, 09:07:05 PM »
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    भक्त की परिभाषा  

    काशी से थोड़ी दूर रामनगर में एक साधु रहता था। उसे विश्वास था कि वह जो कुछ भी करेगा, प्रभु उसे अपना भक्त समझ कर माफ कर देंगे। एक दिन प्रात:काल वह गंगा में स्नान करके एक धोबी के कपड़े धोने वाले पत्थर पर बैठ कर पूजा करने लगा। थोड़ी देर में धोबी कपड़े धोने के लिए आ गया। साधु को पूजा करते देख वह उसके उठने की प्रतीक्षा करने लगा, लेकिन जब काफी देर हो गई तो पास जाकर बोला, 'महाराज, आप हमारे पत्थर से उठ कर दूसरी जगह पूजा करें, ताकि हम कपड़ा धो सकें। मुझे देर हो रही है।' साधु ने धोबी की बातों पर कोई ध्यान नहीं दिया। धोबी ने फिर अनुरोध किया लेकिन साधु उठने की बजाय गुस्से में बोला,' मैं नहीं उठता, तू कहीं और जाकर कपड़ा धो ले।' धोबी ने कहा, 'मैं कहां जाऊंगा। आप कहें तो मैं पूजा के लिए आसन बना दूं।' लेकिन साधु ने धोबी की बात को अनसुना कर दिया। लाचार धोबी ने साधु का हाथ पकड़ कर पत्थर से उठा दिया। साधु को गुस्सा आ गया। उसने क्रोध में कहा, 'तुम नहीं जानते मैं भगवान का भक्त हूं। अभी तुम्हें इसका मजा चखाता हूं।' और उसने धोबी को एक पत्थर उठा कर मार दिया। चोट लगने पर धोबी को भी गुस्सा आ गया और उसने साधु को पटक दिया। इसके बाद साधु और धोबी गुत्थमगुत्था हो गए। तभी साधु को भगवान की याद आई और वह बोला, 'प्रभु, मैं इतनी श्रद्धा-भक्ति से आपकी आराधना करता हूं फिर भी आप मेरी मदद करने को नहीं आ रहे हैं।' तभी साधु के कान में आवाज सुनाई पड़ी, 'तुम्हारी बात तो ठीक है। हम तो अपने भक्तों की मदद के लिए हमेशा उनके साथ रहते हैं लेकिन इस समय हम यह नहीं समझ पा रहे हैं कि तुम दोनों में मेरा भक्त कौन है, क्योंकि मेरा भक्त कभी क्रोध नहीं करता।' यह सुनते ही साधु का अभिमान चकनाचूर हो गया और वह धोबी से क्षमायाचना करते हुए वहां से चला गया।

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    न्याय का तरीका  

    एक सम्राट की नींद किसी युवती की सिसकी से उचट गई। उसने सेवक से पता लगाने को कहा। सेवक ने आकर बताया कि एक युवती अपनी ससुराल जा रही है, यह उसी के रुदन का स्वर था। 'कौन ले जा रहा है उसे ससुराल?' सम्राट ने पूछा। 'दामाद आया था। वही ले जा रहा है।' सेवक ने उत्तर दिया।

    'तब तो दामाद नाम का प्राणी बहुत निर्दयी होता है। ऐसे प्राणियों को फांसी दे दी जाए।' सम्राट ने हुक्म सुनाया। मंत्री ने सुना तो सोचने लगा कि जरूर सम्राट ने यह सब उनींदे में कह दिया होगा। आज्ञा पालन तो जरूरी है, पर अन्याय भी नहीं होना चाहिए। मंत्री ने लोहे, चांदी और सोने की जंजीरें बनाने का हुक्म दे दिया। दूसरे दिन शाम को वह सम्राट के पास पहुंचा और बोला, 'दामादों को फांसी देने की तैयारी हो चुकी है। आप चलें और देख लें।' सम्राट मंत्री के साथ एक विशाल मैदान में पहुंचा। फांसी की जंजीरों को देख सम्राट ने पूछा, 'इतने तरह की जंजीरें क्यों लगाई हैं। सब एक जैसी क्यों नहीं हैं?'

    मंत्री ने कहा, 'फांसी देते समय व्यक्ति की गरिमा और उसके पद का ख्याल तो रखना ही पड़ेगा। आप भी तो किसी के दामाद हैं। जब आपको फांसी देने की बारी आएगी तो सोने की जंजीर का प्रयोग किया जाएगा।' सम्राट स्तब्ध रह गया। बोला, 'तो क्या मुझे भी फांसी लगेगी?'

    'क्यों नहीं लगेगी। आप का आदेश है कि दामादों को फांसी दे दी जाए। आप भी तो किसी के दामाद हैं। लेकिन आपको सोने की जंजीर से फांसी दी जाएगी।' आश्चर्य में डूबे सम्राट ने कहा, 'जंजीर सोने की हो या लोहे की, क्या फर्क पड़ता है। कार्य तो दोनों का एक ही है- व्यक्ति के प्राण लेना।'  मंत्री बोला, 'यह तो आप सोचें। हमें तो आदेश का पालन करना है।'

    सम्राट ने अपना आदेश वापस लेते हुए कहा, 'न्याय करते हुए अपने विवेक का प्रयोग करना जरूरी है। मैं यही नहीं कर सका था।'

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    सुधार का रास्ता  

    अयोध्या में सरयू के किनारे एक बड़े मंदिर में एक संत और उनके कुछ शिष्य रहते थे। मंदिर के पास कई बीघा जमीन थी। संत और उनके शिष्य उसमें खेती करते थे। नवंबर का महीना था। सर्दी पड़ रही थी। धान की फसल तैयार हो गई थी। संत ने अपने शिष्यों से कहा कि कल सुबह फसल काटी जाएगी। लेकिन उसी रात एक घटना घट गई। कुछ लोग आए और फसल काटकर उसकी गड्डियां बना कर जाने लगे। लेकिन कोहरे के कारण उन्हें रास्ता दिखाई नहीं दिया। लगता था वे अंधे हो गए है। अंतत: वे खेत में ही भटककर रह गए।

    सुबह होने पर संत ने अपने एक शिष्य से कहा, 'रात में धान कट गए हैं। काटने वाले रात से भूखे हैं। तुम उन्हें कुछ खाने को दे आओ।'  शिष्य खेत पर पहुंचा तो उसने फसल काटने वालों की खूब प्रशंसा की क्योंकि रात के अंधेरे में भी धान की कटाई ठीक से हुई थी। शिष्य ने उन्हें खाने को दिया। कुछ देर बाद संत अपने शिष्यों के साथ आए और बोले, 'कटाई करने वालों को मजदूरी दे दो।' शिष्य ने एक-एक बंडल धान काटने वालों को दे दिया। तब मजदूरी फसल के रूप में ही दी जाती थी। धान काटने वालों ने संत के पैर पकड़ कर कहा, 'बाबा हमें मजदूरी नहीं चाहिए। आप ने हमें जो रास्ता दिखाया है वह जिंदगी भर की कमाई से भी ज्यादा है।' और वे लोग बिना मजदूरी लिए चले गए।

    एक शिष्य बोला, 'बाबा मजदूरों ने मजदूरी क्यों नहीं ली?' बाबा ने बताया, 'धान काटने वाले कोई मजदूर नहीं थे। वे सभी चोर थे। मैंने उन्हें रात में ही धान काटते देख लिया था।' एक शिष्य बोला, 'बाबा, आपने उन चोरों को जाने क्यों दिया। उन्हें सजा मिलनी चाहिए थी।' बाबा बोले, 'वत्स कोई जन्म से चोरी सीख कर नहीं आता। तुमने देखा कि क्षमा करने से उनमें अपनी गलती का अहसास हुआ है और अपनी गलती का अहसास ही किसी व्यक्ति के सुधरने का रास्ता है।' 

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    अहिंसा का पाठ  

    जयपुर के महाराज के दीवान अमर चन्द जैन की गिनती अत्यंत कुशल प्रशासकों और कर्त्तव्यपरायण राजनीतिज्ञों में होती थी। वे अहिंसा के घोर समर्थक और मानवता के पुजारी थे। उन्हें राजपरिवार का विशेष स्नेह प्राप्त था, जिस कारण दूसरे दरबारी उनसे ईर्ष्या करते थे। वे समय-समय पर उनके खिलाफ महाराज के कान भरते रहते थे। एक बार महाराज शिकार खेलने के लिए जाने लगे तो उन्होंने दीवान जी को भी साथ ले लिया। दीवान जी को थोड़ा अजीब लगा, लेकिन महाराज का आदेश वह टाल नहीं सकते थे।

    दोनों जंगल में बड़ी दूर निकल गए। जब महाराज ने हिरनों का झुण्ड देखा तो अपना घोड़ा उनके पीछे दौड़ा दिया। आगे-आगे भयभीत हिरन थे, उनके पीछे महाराज का घोड़ा और उनके पीछे दीवान अमर चन्द का घोड़ा दौड़ रहा था। दीवान जी सोच रहे थे- क्या बिगाड़ा है इन निरीह, मूक पशुओं ने मनुष्य का? आखिर क्यों इंसान इन्हें अब तक मारता फिरता है और कैसा अविवेकी है यह मनुष्य जो इन निर्बल पशुओं को मारकर अपनी वीरता पर घमंड करता है। ये बेचारे भागकर कहां जाएंगे। जब राजा ही इनके प्राण लेने को आतुर है तो ये अपनी जान कैसे बचाएंगे।

    तभी दीवान जी को एक युक्ति सूझी। उन्होंने जोर से पुकार कर कहा, 'हिरनो, मैं कहता हूं जहां हो वहीं रुक जाओ। जब रक्षक ही भक्षक बन जाए तो बचकर कहां जाओगे।' असल में दीवान जी ने यह बात महाराज की आंखें खोलने के लिए कही थी, पर संयोगवश हिरन अपने आप रुक गए। इस पर दीवान जी ने कहा, 'महाराज ये खडे़ हैं आपके सामने, जितने चाहिए ले लो।' महाराज कभी दीवान जी को देखते, तो कभी हिरनों को। वह जो कुछ देख रहे थे वैसा जीवन में कभी नहीं देखा था। अद्भुत और अपूर्व दृश्य था यह। महाराज के हृदय में एक हिलोर सी उठी। वह बोले, 'दीवान जी आपने मेरी आंखें खोल दीं। मैं आज से शिकार का त्याग करता हूं। मैं अब हर तरह की हिंसा पर रोक लगाने की कोशिश करूंगा।' 

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