The disciple asked the Guru "Sir, you keep saying that we need to lead good and pure lives, loving and forgiving, but I live in the world, surrounded by muck, how can I?"
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The Guru replied, "Do you see where sugar cane grows? In dirty soil, full of muck and clay. And what does it give when ripe and ready? Sweet sugar, dear boy!"
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“The lotus grows in muddy waters too and once it blooms, not a single drop of soiled water is allowed to stain its petals. The drops just roll off.”
“The reed grows in dirty soil too,and when it's ready, it is turned into a reed pipe, a flute that gives out beautiful music.”
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“The reed grows in dirty soil too,and when it's ready, it is turned into a reed pipe, a flute that gives out beautiful music.”
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“So my dear boy, don't complain about circumstances and surroundings. Grow up like the sugarcane, the lotus, and the reed pipe.”
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“Give sweetness to the world, fill it with the melodies that heal and soothe, stay like the lotus and don't let dirt stain you. This is the way to live, son. This is the way to lead a spiritual life.”
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