In English
The Hidden Treasure
The Divinity hidden in man is immense, but no one is making any effort to understand this. At one time, in order to make rise high in Society, came to him with a suggestion. He said, “Brother-in-law, you are wasting your valuable poetry by offering it to . You are committing a major mistake by doing so. Is providing you with food, shelter and clothing? Is He looking after your general welfare? Is He protecting your family? Far from it! Hence, offer your poems to the king. The king will shower upon you a torrent of gold. Your family can live happily.” replied, “Brother-in-law, you are mistaken. The protector is and not the king. How long will the kings survive? For how long can they foster you? My real mother is this Mother Earth. By placing my faith on this Mother and constantly chanting ’s name, I shall sanctify my life. It is futile to offer this sacred story of to the kings and feed on the crumbs thrown at me. I would rather believe in Mother Earth to protect me and my family. My poetry is the embodiment of - the goddess of learning. must be offered to alone and not to mere mortals. How inappropriate it is to offer such a holy text to these wicked kings! I cannot condescend to do such a thing.” became furious on hearing these words and conveyed all this to the king. The selfish king became livid with anger. It has been appropriately said that a king is one who is full of (emotional aspect). He dispatched some soldiers to burn down ’s house. The entire house was soon aflame. was meditating on in front of the sacred . He prayed, “Lord! You are my Mother, You are my Father. You are my Well Wisher and Trusted Friend. You are the essence of education and all wealth, You are my everything.” Soon, the entire house was burnt down. But the and the prayer room were both safe!