A
child named Sabhyakaam was interested in gaining knowledge so that he can know
more about truths of life and its significance.
But Malhar Kaka told him that studies are of no use as he can earn money
by just rowing a boat and even the Brahmins who are highly educated ask for
Bhiksha from others. He used to ask a
lot of questions about his origin from his mother and his uncle. But no Guru wants
to teach Sabhyakaam as he is son of a Dasi. Then I day he met Arharya Gautam
and he asked him to impart knowledge to him. Acharya Gautam asked the boy to
ask his father to meet him so that he can know the caste and creed (kul and
Gotra) of the boy. After asking his mother about his origin the boy met
Archarya and told him that his mother is Jabaala who served a lot of people and
therefore even she does not know about his origin. Acharya Gautam agreed to
teach the boy about the lessons of life despite of disagreements of other
Gurus. Thereafter the Raja Palak met
Acharya and asked him why he wants to teach the son of a Dasi and whose father
is not known. Archarya Gautam said that Sabhyakaam and his mother are true and
therefore Brahmgyan should be imparted to him.
Therefore,
I learned that we should be true to other selves and to others. Caste, creed and
origin do not make a person who he is but it is the truth and knowledge that
makes a person. Moreover, knowledge should not be restricted to people who are
of high caste and origin. Every person should be treated equal.
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