Satyopanisad

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Swami! Today we find imitation in all spheres of life. In particular, this

imitation is very common among youngsters. What does Swami say about it?

 

Imitation is weakness. This is a defect in the modern youth. Imitation is human,

creation is divine. Imitation makes you forget your natural behaviour also.

 

A crow happened to see a swan and was very much attracted by its graceful and

dignified gait. The crow started imitating. It started walking slowly for a

while, then started jumping and finally was about to fly with the result that it

had lost its own way of walking. It looked so awkward and artificial. Therefore,

one has to be natural. Imitation is not only unnatural, but also ridiculous.