nce a great saint was visiting different places, along with his disciples. One day they were at a village where the residents meted out a very unpleasant treatment to them. Scant respect was shown to the saint. The disciples were humiliated. They were denied food and basic amenities. The saint watched it all in silent composure and poise. While leaving the village, he gave this benediction: “Let the village flourish in prosperity”. The disciples were surprised at this, but refrained from asking their Guruji why he had blessed the villagers so.
They visited another village next. In sharp contrast to their previous experience, they received amazing hospitality. The villagers were full of devotion and adoration to the wise sage. They treated the disciples with all the respect they were due. They did what all they could to keep the saint and his disciples in great comfort. At the time of departure, to the utter confusion of the disciples, the sage gave this benediction: “Let this village wither away”. This time the disciples could not hold themselves from expressing their misgiving. In all humility, the disciples wondered if there was something wrong with his benedictions.
Thesagesmiledaffectionatelyandsaid,“Ifthefirstvillageprospers andoverflowswithwealth,therewillnotbeanyneedfortheresidents to migrate to other places in the world. So, they keep their culture to themselves. If the second village withers, the villagers will be forced to migrate to other places. Wherever they go and settle down, they will spread their great culture and endeavour to make the world a better place to live in."
Think and decide for yourself, which village you would like tobelong to. What a great teacher is Nature! Mighty trees grow by dispersal of seeds
Perhaps God could not afford to be everywhere......