Words from the Master

A small story:

A king used to go on rounds at night in disguise in his own kingdom.
Every night, he would see a Master sitting under a tree in a blissful state when the rest of the city was asleep.
He felt deep respect for the Master and requested him one night to stay with him in the palace.
The Master said, “Alright, I will come today itself. Tomorrow is never sure.”
The king was taken aback at this rather abrupt acceptance of the invitation, but took him to the palace.
In the palace, he gave the Master, the best of rooms and the best of food.
The Master enjoyed everything to the utmost.
The king was observing him as he enjoyed all the material comforts. He did not believe that a real Master would enjoy like this. His respect for the Master was reducing day by day. He felt cheated.

Finally one day, the Master told him, “Something seems to be troubling you, why don’t you come out with it?”
The king said, “Yes, I can’t understand the difference between you and me when I see you enjoying all these things like I do.”
The Master smiled and said, “Alright, let us go for a walk.”
The King agreed and they went for a walk. They walked in silence for a long time.
They came to a river that marked the end of the King’s boundary.
The Master said, “Alright, my stay is over. I am going, leaving your kingdom, are you coming?”
The King said, “How can I? I have my kingdom and my people and so many things to solve!”
The Master smiled and asked, “Now have you got an answer to your question?”
The King was simply jolted at the Master’s words.

Masters know that everything belongs to Existence. That is why they live totally in the moment, enjoying it to the utmost. Every moment is lived with totality. They are not fearful of losing anything because what is yours to lose?

Always remember: Everything belongs to Existence. You are a temporary possessor of it, that’s all. Feel gratitude always whether or not you are in possession of many things. That is the way to a liberating life. You can enjoy tremendous freedom when you understand this one thing.

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This excerpt has been taken from the book: Guaranteed Solutions.