Description: A drunkard seeks advice from a sage on how to quit drinking. The sage’s unexpected lesson using a simple pillar changes his perspective forever. A thought-provoking short story on self-realization.
The Drunkard and the Sage A Lesson in Letting Go Story Line
A drunkard came to the place where a wise man was looking for him.
I, a drunkard, asked him, "Sir, tell me a way to change my mind.
The wise man said, "Come and see me tomorrow evening.
The next evening, the drunkard came looking for the wise man.
At that time, the wise man was standing holding onto a pillar.
Looking at the pillar, he was shouting, "Leave me alone, leave me alone.
Immediately, the drunkard said, "You are holding onto the pillar, leave it alone.
Immediately, the wise man laughed and said, "Just as I am holding onto the pillar, you are holding onto the drunkard.
Leave it alone.
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