About thruth and perspective
Four blind men walk together. They’ve heard of a mysterious creature called an Elephant nearby, and each wants to know what this “elephant” is.
They approach the animal. Each touches a different part.
One man touches the trunk and says, “It’s a snake.”
Another touches the leg and says, “No, it’s a tree.”
A third feels the ear and insists, “Nope, it’s a fan.”
The last one touches the tail and says, “Wrong, it’s a rope.”
Each believes their own experience. None see the whole.
Let’s look at the symbolism of this Dharmic story:
- Perspective is limited. No single view captures the whole truth.
- Every person holds a piece. No one person has every answer.
- Accept others’ perspectives. Allow them to teach you.
- Hold curiosity. Wonder what each part reveals, even if you initially disagree with the perspective.
Be aware, stay open, and listen to other parts of the whole. Seek with humility, knowing you cannot hold it all.
My thoughts on this story:
To seek wisdom, let go of the burden of being all-knowing. Holding responsibility for every answer drains your energy. Imagine how much of your life force gets tangled in holding the role of “the one who knows.”
In reality, none of us holds the entire truth; we each carry a piece of the whole. When you release the need to know it all, you make space for something richer—a shared journey with others who offer their perspectives.
True community rests on this shared knowing. Wisdom flows freely when we open to others’ views, recognizing that each perspective adds depth to our understanding.
It’s not about giving up power; it’s about trusting in the greater picture that arises when all our parts connect.
When you think about it, trying to know everything alone is not only impossible, it’s a bit… daft. Wisdom grows in a community where each person is a mirror, reflecting different sides of the same truth.
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