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Page 87 of The Prayer of the Frog - Volume I
by Anthony de Mello
Published by Gujarat Sahitya Prakash, 1988
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  1. K V V S MURTHYMarch 19, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Very touching words..!

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    1. Tomichan MatheikalMarch 20, 2014 at 9:30 AM

      The entire book consists of such stories or pieces. It is a meditation book, in fact.

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  2. Nima DasMarch 19, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    So true these words hold good today as well

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  3. Aditya JhaMarch 19, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    Lovely piece of writing, a great read :)

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  4. Kokila guptaMarch 20, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Perfect!

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  5. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Any practical example of knowledge and enlightenment?

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    1. Tomichan MatheikalMarch 20, 2014 at 5:51 PM

      Scholars have knowledge. But a person like Mahatma Gandhi was enlightened. The difference is that the former can teach you about love, tolerance, or whatever, while the latter's life shows you the quality. It was Lander who said that for those who are capable of love, love is a secondary affair. The same holds good for any virtue. People who really possess the virtue are the enlightened ones, while the others give lectures.

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  6. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    When you are enlightened you become a torch.. True. You lead the way and a true quality of a great leader.

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  7. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    Sadly enough, these days religion has become a brand which people promote. Wearing a saffron robe being colorless within- such an apt description.

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    1. Tomichan MatheikalMarch 21, 2014 at 9:42 AM

      Religion is just another business now, thanks to politicians mainly but Babas too have their share in the capital.

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  8. highman123March 27, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    Do you know a good book on how to get started with Meditation? I have been trying to get into it for a while. Torsten @ MightyTravels

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    1. Tomichan MatheikalMarch 27, 2014 at 6:40 AM

      I'm sorry I won't be able to help you with this. I don't use any book for meditation.

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