J15 Kharadiya Jataka - The Disobedient Deer
MORAL
Unwillingness to learn essential things; Unteachable
READABILITY
Beginner
INTRODUCTION
A deer which would not come to be taught the tricks of deer, is caught in a trap.
INTRODUCTION
A deer which would not come to be taught the tricks of deer, is caught in a trap.
REFLECTION
The wise sincerely works on the causes,
but the fools regret and fear upon the bad results.
When sufferings have not arisen, many beings indulge in sensual pleasures and are easily misled by perceptions. Even if the best and most experienced teacher (the deer king) is right in front of us, we do not take the initiative nor are we keen to learn.
When we are ready to learn, the opportunity to learn from the teacher is missed (the deer has lost its life). It is often said, "prepare for rainy days"... If there is no rain, would we want to prepare an umbrella in advance?
The wise sincerely works on the causes,
but the fools regret and fear upon the bad results.
When sufferings have not arisen, many beings indulge in sensual pleasures and are easily misled by perceptions. Even if the best and most experienced teacher (the deer king) is right in front of us, we do not take the initiative nor are we keen to learn.
When we are ready to learn, the opportunity to learn from the teacher is missed (the deer has lost its life). It is often said, "prepare for rainy days"... If there is no rain, would we want to prepare an umbrella in advance?
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