Monday Motivation….. June 16, 2014 (175)

Monday Motivation….. June 16, 2014 (175)
Once upon a time SWAMI VIVEKANAND was invited for dinner by his Mother, just before leaving abroad to preach Hinduism. Vivekanand’s mother wanted to verify whether he is all perfect for this mission or not. Vivekanand enjoyed the food that had the additional flavor of his mother’s special love and affection. After the delicious dinner, Vivekanand’s mother offered Vivekanand a dish of fruits and a knife. Vivekanand cut the fruit, ate it and after that his mother said, “Son, can you please pass me the knife” Vivekanand immediately responded by giving the knife.
Vivekanand’s mother calmly said, “Son, you have passed my test and I heartily bless you for going abroad.” Vivekanand surprisingly asked, “Mother, how did you test me? I did not understand.”
Mother replied, “Son, when I asked for the knife, I saw how you handed it to me, you gave the knife by holding its sharp edge and kept the wooden handle of knife towards me. This way, I would not get hurt when I take it and this means you took care of me. The person who thinks of others welfare rather than thinking about self has got the right of preaching the world. You have all my blessings.”
This was the most important mark he left in the hearts of many he met in his lifetime – to think of others before thinking for self.

Moral:
There are some qualities which draw the difference between a common & uncommon person. To think about the welfare of everyone falls under an extraordinary quality. The true noble person is the one who thinks of others’ happiness even if it is in little matters to our day to day life. It is the law of nature that as the bigger hearted & noble you are, the more you will keep receiving & as the narrower minded you become, the less you will receive!
Have a great week ahead..!