Guest guest Posted December 2, 1999 Report Share Posted December 2, 1999 " Go Forward " " A wood-cutter once entered a forest to gather wood. A sage said to him, 'Go forward.' He obeyed the injunction and discovered some sandalwood trees. After a few days he reflected, 'The holy man asked me go forward. He didn't tell me to stop here.' So he went forward and found a silver mine. After a few days he went still farther and discovered a gold mine, and next, mines of diamonds and precious stones. With these he became immensely rich. " (From The Gospel) This 'going forward' came to the mind of woodcutter on reflecting upon the words of the wise person. The woodcutter had faith in the advice of the sage who he believed had knowledge of the treasures ahead! A question may arise in our mind: why did, then, the sage himself not seek the treasure? The answer Vedanta gives is, because the sage had found a treasure of higher value, the treasure of God! -- =^=^=^=^=^ E-magazine on science and spirituality. Visit: http://www.geocities.com/neovedanta http://members.xoom.com/drcsshah/neovedanta/details.html =^=^=^=^=^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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