Yogi of Nepal
Once, a Yogi from Nepal was invited to give a discourse in North India. Primarily, the people in this region were plagued by various cruelties, evil practices, and superstitions. Therefore, the Yogi arrived here at the request of an ashram.
People gathered to listen to the Yogi's discourse. The essence of what he spoke was this:
"I understand that there are many kinds of problems in this region. These are not solely your problems. The reason for various disturbances across the world is that human beings fall into different categories of character.
Firstly, there is a group of cruel people who cause severe harm to themselves and others, posing the greatest detriment to society!
The second category consists of those who do not destroy themselves but destroy others! Sadism is more prevalent among this group.
The third category is slightly better. These are selfish individuals who live for their own affairs and comfort! It is a relief that while they do not benefit others, they also do not harm them!
The fourth group is in a much better state. This is because they look after their own comfort and the comfort of others as much as they can.
The fifth – this is the most noble state of human life. They sacrifice their own comfort and dedicate their lives to the welfare of the global population!
Many great personalities like Helen Keller, Mahatma Gandhi, Stephen Hawking, Mother Teresa, Linus Pauling, and Tolstoy belong to this category!"
Understand the concept: As indicated in this anecdotal story, take a moment to reflect on which category you fall into.
Never fall into the first category. If you do, gather all your strength and strive to move into the second category. From the second, move to the third, and from the third, move to the fourth. Ordinary people can truly enjoy life in the fourth category.
At the same time, the fifth category represents a phenomenon where individuals burn themselves out to bring light to others. It would be quite difficult for ordinary people to generally comprehend this.
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