Long ago, a wise Guru had four disciples who were deeply devoted to him. They admired him so much that they followed every instruction he gave without question. Before setting out on a journey one day, the Guru told them firmly:
“Never do anything without my permission.”
The disciples nodded eagerly, ready to prove their loyalty.
As fate would have it, while they were traveling in a bullock cart, the Guru dozed off. With the gentle bumps of the road, his turban slipped from his head and fell onto the ground. The disciples saw it but froze. Their Guru had not explicitly given permission to pick it up, so they simply stared at the turban lying in the dust.
When the Guru woke up and heard what had happened, he was furious.
“Fools! Next time, if anything falls off, pick it up immediately!” he thundered.
The disciples nodded again, relieved to finally have clarity.
Not long after, the bullock did what bullocks often do—it dropped a big pile of dung on the road. Remembering their Guru’s words, the disciples leaped down at once and carefully scooped it up.
The Guru was horrified. “Not that! Not everything! Only the important things!”
Exasperated, he scribbled a list of items they were allowed to pick up if they fell: turban, bags, food, water, money. He handed it to the disciples and said,
“From now on, pick up only what’s on this list.”
The disciples felt proud—at last, they had crystal-clear instructions.
But life, as always, had its own twist. The cart hit a rock, and the Guru himself went flying straight into a muddy ditch. Covered in dirt, he yelled,
“Quick! Pull me out!”
The disciples rushed to the edge of the ditch but shook their heads sadly.
“We’re sorry, Guruji. Your name isn’t on the list. We can’t break your command.”
The Guru’s eyes widened in disbelief. “What nonsense! Hand me the list and a pen!”
They obeyed. From the ditch, the Guru scrawled his name onto the paper. Only then, with great satisfaction, the disciples pulled their beloved teacher back onto the cart.
The Lesson for Today
This humorous story isn’t just about a turban, dung, or even a ditch—it’s about life itself. Too often, we follow rules blindly, mistaking obedience for wisdom. In truth, wisdom lies in understanding when to follow and when to think for ourselves.
Whether it’s in schools, workplaces, or even families, unquestioning obedience can sometimes create bigger problems than solutions. The Guru may have been exasperated, but his disciples gave us a timeless reminder:
👉 Rules are important, but so is common sense.
✨ Modern Moral: Don’t just follow instructions—understand them. True wisdom comes when we balance respect for guidance with the courage to think independently.
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