A sage was renowned for his deep penance and ability to bear nature's hardships such as storm,lightning,and games of wild animals. Nothing could disturb his deep meditation and so his spiritual and physical strengths multiplied. His fame multiplied too.One day a young lady just ran over him and almost hit him. The sage opened his eyes and stared at the damsel. The damsel was in such a hurry that she hardly had time to apologize to the sage or even turn back and look at him.
The sage who was never disturbed, was infuriated by the act of the lady. And he cast a deadly spell on her. The lady wondered, "Hey, i was running behind my husband and life. Why is the sage furious?"
It would be great if we could recognize the emergencies, needs, duties, and point of view of others, rather than focus on our ego and self-importance.
Note: This story is the translated version of a passage in a Tamil magazine.












