One day, a man approached the Master and asked him, “Tell me, Master, how long does it take to attain enlightenment?” Said the Master, “Ten years.” The young man was shocked. “So long?” he asked incredulously. Said the Master, “No, that was a mistake. It will take you twenty years.” The young man asked, “Why did you double the figure? I am prepared to work very hard for attaining enlightenment. In that case how long does it take?”
The Master answered…
QUESTIONS
- What was the Master's answer?
- What is the implication of this story?
ANSWERS
- Said the Master, “Come to think of it, in your case, it will probably take fifty years.”
- The heightened form of wisdom is enlightenment. If anyone thinks of attaining wisdom or enlightenment, he will never get enlightened. It is not a goal to be attained. No one can fix a goal to become an enlightened soul. It may be possible to get enlightened if one is totally oblivious to getting enlightenment at all. It is not a station to arrive at, but a manner of travelling. If you travel too fast, you may miss the scenery.
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