WORTH READING 24 Nov 2004
The Devil?s Tool
There is a touching, little story told us of a Buddhist bhikkhu. He was the
son of a nobleman and lived in a palace. Coming under the influence of the
Buddha, he renounced his wealth and comfort and accepted the hardships of a
mendicant?s life. He slept on the bare ground: he ate what he got by way of
alms. Suddenly, he got an attack of rheumatic pain. At first, he treated it
with indifference. Days passed by: the pain persisted. He could not walk
with ease. At times, he could not meditate properly. He felt miserable. Gone
was the joy of his life. However hard he tried, he could not recapture the
peace, which once belonged to him.
One day, he found a little girl playing with her friends. She hobbled on
sticks: but her face was a picture of joy. She was happy as a wave dancing
on the sea. Seeing her, the bhikkhu felt ashamed of himself. ?The little
girl has only one leg and is bright and happy,? he said to himself. ?And I,
a disciple of the Buddha, despair because of a little pain!?
Sadness is not due to what happens to us: it is due to what happens within
us. Significant are the words of Oliver Cromwell, the man who must have
faced dangers and difficulties almost everyday:- ?I bless God I have been
inured to difficulties and I never found God failing when I trusted in Him.?
If only we learnt to trust Him, in all situations and circumstances of life,
no disappointment or depression would be able to touch us.
The man who has learnt the art of living draws, from the trials and
tribulations of life, the strength he needs to serve God and His suffering
creation. Difficulties, disappointments melt away before a man who has a
cheerful disposition.
A significant story tells us of how the devil announced that he was going
out of business and that he would sell his tools at a discounted price.
The tools were attractively displayed. They included self-love, egoism,
sensuality, hatred, wrath, greed, envy, jealousy, passion for power, etc.
There was, however, one tool which appeared to be much worn out. The devil
was not prepared to part with it except for an exceedingly exorbitant price.
Someone asked him:- ?What is that??
The devil answered:- ?That is discouragement and depression.?
?Why is it priced so high??
?Because to me it has proved to be the most useful. When all other tools
fail, I can, with this single tool, pry open the heart of man, and do my
work. If only I succeed in making a man feel discouraged, disheartened, I
can make him do what I like. I have used this tool almost on every man, that
is why it is so much worn out.?
It has truly been said that ?the devil has two master tricks.? One is to get
us discouraged: then, for some time at least, we can be of no service to
others, and so are defeated. The other is to make us doubt, thus breaking
the faith link by which we are bound to God. Look out! Do not be tricked
either way!
Therefore, laugh and smile all the while! Laugh your way to health,
happiness, harmony, prosperity and peace!
?Which is the most important of the five senses?? a saint was asked.
?None of them,? the saint replied, ?But the sixth one, the sense of humour.?
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There is a touching, little story told us of a Buddhist bhikkhu. He was the
son of a nobleman and lived in a palace. Coming under the influence of the
Buddha, he renounced his wealth and comfort and accepted the hardships of a
mendicant?s life. He slept on the bare ground: he ate what he got by way of
alms. Suddenly, he got an attack of rheumatic pain. At first, he treated it
with indifference. Days passed by: the pain persisted. He could not walk
with ease. At times, he could not meditate properly. He felt miserable. Gone
was the joy of his life. However hard he tried, he could not recapture the
peace, which once belonged to him.
One day, he found a little girl playing with her friends. She hobbled on
sticks: but her face was a picture of joy. She was happy as a wave dancing
on the sea. Seeing her, the bhikkhu felt ashamed of himself. ?The little
girl has only one leg and is bright and happy,? he said to himself. ?And I,
a disciple of the Buddha, despair because of a little pain!?
Sadness is not due to what happens to us: it is due to what happens within
us. Significant are the words of Oliver Cromwell, the man who must have
faced dangers and difficulties almost everyday:- ?I bless God I have been
inured to difficulties and I never found God failing when I trusted in Him.?
If only we learnt to trust Him, in all situations and circumstances of life,
no disappointment or depression would be able to touch us.
The man who has learnt the art of living draws, from the trials and
tribulations of life, the strength he needs to serve God and His suffering
creation. Difficulties, disappointments melt away before a man who has a
cheerful disposition.
A significant story tells us of how the devil announced that he was going
out of business and that he would sell his tools at a discounted price.
The tools were attractively displayed. They included self-love, egoism,
sensuality, hatred, wrath, greed, envy, jealousy, passion for power, etc.
There was, however, one tool which appeared to be much worn out. The devil
was not prepared to part with it except for an exceedingly exorbitant price.
Someone asked him:- ?What is that??
The devil answered:- ?That is discouragement and depression.?
?Why is it priced so high??
?Because to me it has proved to be the most useful. When all other tools
fail, I can, with this single tool, pry open the heart of man, and do my
work. If only I succeed in making a man feel discouraged, disheartened, I
can make him do what I like. I have used this tool almost on every man, that
is why it is so much worn out.?
It has truly been said that ?the devil has two master tricks.? One is to get
us discouraged: then, for some time at least, we can be of no service to
others, and so are defeated. The other is to make us doubt, thus breaking
the faith link by which we are bound to God. Look out! Do not be tricked
either way!
Therefore, laugh and smile all the while! Laugh your way to health,
happiness, harmony, prosperity and peace!
?Which is the most important of the five senses?? a saint was asked.
?None of them,? the saint replied, ?But the sixth one, the sense of humour.?
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never miss to touch your heart. Your daily supply of chosen gems from the world
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As wise men say, a joke a day keeps the doctor away. So step into the health
zone by sharing a hearty laugh. A variety of jokes that are ludicrous and
trivial, witty and wacky, spontaneous and sportive. Wishing you a laugh riot.
Join the Joke of the Day mailing list @
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expletive or subtle but they are definitely rated - XXX. Statutory Warning -
18++ may be injurious if your mommy sees it, subscribe at your own risk.
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