In English
Fathers and sons of those days were such that they were after truth. Nowadays, if the children ask any questions about the aspect of , the parents will curb such curiosity by saying that they should not waste their time. They are told to think of such things only after getting old. Today, many people who are preaching the aspect of will go nowhere because they are subservient to the worldly desires. There a small story here. was propagating sacred ideas of God and even the Muslims were attracted by his teachings. It appeared as if the teachings of were acceptable to all religions. He was one who was clearly indicating the path that one should adopt. After some time, some religious leaders started worrying that all the Muslims may take to ’s religion. They carried complaints to King and created tales about which would influence the King against . They wanted to punish . however had a very steady mind and a great respect for all religions. Even though the religious leaders complained about , he did not believe them. decided that he should talk to directly and assess the situation. He sent for , but would not come to meet kings who rule over the material world. He said that he would go only to devotees. He said that he is a free person moving in God’s Kingdom and would not come to meet . Such a reply further excited the religious leaders. They were planning and inquiring further to trouble . However, sent word to , again telling him that the next day there would be prayers in honour of God at the mosque and requested that attend the prayers. He also sent a palanquin to carry . However, thought it very arrogant to go to God’s abode in a palanquin and walked to the mosque. Much before others came there, he unobtrusively sat in a corner. The religious leaders began to recite prayers; and as soon as this started, laughed very loudly. All those assembled there felt very angry. was laughing so loudly that people were not even able to hear the prayers. After some time, began to pray and laughed even more loudly. All others who were assembled there felt angry that he was humiliating even . After that, went and asked softly why he had laughed, when the prayers were being recited. said, “Although the priest was reciting prayers, his thoughts were in his home where the child was having fever. The priest’s mind was directed towards his home. If the mind says one thing and he does something else, he cannot be a religious leader. This is not helpful at all.” went and asked the priest if, in truth, his mind was thinking of his son when he was saying the prayers. The priest confirmed that as the child was suffering from high fever, he was thinking of his son even while reciting the prayers. then asked why his laughter continued even when he started to pray. then said, “Surely you know why I laughed. Before you came here, several horses were sent to you by the king of , and you have a great liking towards horses. Although you were praying here, your thoughts were on the horses. Is this not true?” After gave this answer about his laughter, helped spread his religion and gave him all support. In the prayers, that we undertake, we go on striking at the mosquitoes soon after we start the prayer. Because religious leaders like of earlier days had the power to concentrate, they were called . Their thought, word and deed were totally united. Today, it has become difficult for man to even live as man. Because of the advances in science, man is learning to fly like a bird in the sky, swim like a fish under water, but, unfortunately, he has not learnt to live like a man on earth. If we cannot live like a man on earth, what is it that we achieve by living like a bird in the air? That is why we say, “How many are born as human beings? How many become human beings after being born? How many of them, having been born as human beings, have given up the right conduct? If a human being gets to be described as such, just because of his birth, then who is the monkey?” One does not become a human being by birth. One should show that he is a human being by his conduct and behaviour.