The light of dawn shines after darkness.
In the midst of the city, there was a very beautiful temple that was made entirely of white stone. There was no other stone there except white stones. The idol of the deity was also made of white stone. Devotees who used to come to the temple would keep their shoes on the courtyard which was also made of white stone. Entering the temple they would worship the idol of God with fruits, flowers, garlands, incense sticks, and bowed their heads at his feet with devotion.
The entrance to the temple was also made of white stone, where the devotees kept their shoes. That’s why the white stone of the courtyard remained very upset. He thought to himself, “God is not doing justice. How could he do that? I am also made of the same white stone as that of the idol. But the devotees are putting shoes on my face, ignoring me, and worshiping the stone placed in the form of God with reverence. Why this injustice with me?”
One night when the temple was deserted, the white stone of the courtyard rose and appeared in front of the white stone statue. He said very angrily, “I get very jealous, and angry when I see your fortune.” The white stone of the idol laughed and said, “Why brother, we are of the same quality. There is no difference between us. Then why are you jealous of me?”
The white stone of the courtyard got angry and shouted, “This is the cause of my frustration. When we are of the same quality, when there is no difference between us, then why did God make this distinction? Everyone puts shoes on my face, tramples me, and everyone bows to you with flowers, and garlands, pays homage to you, puts their heads at your feet. Why would that be? “
There is a lot of struggle, a lot of hard work behind success.
The white stone statue laughed and said, “Brother, there is no difference. This is the rule of the world. You have to go through sorrows, hardship, pain, and struggle to get success. You can’t even imagine how much pain I had to endure when the sculptor used to hit me with his hammer months after months to make my shape. Think once, how much patience I had to put up month after month. My whole body has been injured by the hammer blow for months. That’s why I got the beautiful look and people are worshiping me. If you would have endured this pain like me, you would also get people’s attention and worship.” Hearing this, the white stone of the courtyard had nothing to say. He went to his place and sat quietly.
Friends, there are many people amongst us who want to get a lot without any hard work, pains, without any struggle. These kinds of people are like the white stone of the courtyard, who gets jealous when they see the success of others. But they are not ready to face any hardships or struggles. They can never be successful in life.
1) Gold is burned to make the crown.
2) In order to be successful in life, one must have to go through sacrifice, struggles, and hard work.
3) To become worthy of worship in the temple, the stone also has to endure pains and be patient.
4) No matter how many problems, no matter how many obstacles, never panic. Never get upset and don’t move an inch from the aim. Continue to clash at any cost. Today or tomorrow you will definitely win.
Originally published at https://www.silenttheorist2020.com.