Ramanand and the Mantra - A Moral Story for Children

Ramanand and the Mantra - A Moral Story for Children

A story about Ramanand's selfless devotion to the well-being of others, showing that true compassion transcends personal gain or loss.

The Chanting of the Mantra

A young man called Ramanand enrolled in an ashram to study under a guru. The guru gave him a mantra. The next day, Ramanand gathered around 400-500 villagers from the village on the grounds of the ashram. Then he began to recite the mantra in a loud voice, and the villagers repeated the mantra after him.

The Guru's Inquiry

Ramanand's Guru then asked him, "What is all this?" Ramanand replied, "Guruji, I am getting the villagers to recite the mantra that you gave me." The Guru asked him, "Why did you do so?" Ramanand answered, "You said that by chanting this mantra one can attain Heaven."

The Guru's Warning

The Guru said, "But I also said that if you disclose the mantra to anybody, you will incur sin and will go to hell." Ramanand laughed and replied...

Pearls of Wisdom

1. What did Ramanand reply?

Ramanand said, "Guruji, if it is a question of hundreds of people attaining heaven, then I am ready to go to hell."

2. What is the moral of the story?

A person who only thinks about the good of others is not bothered by profit or loss, or good karma or sin. His only goal is the good of others and is ready to bear what comes his way with equanimity.

🌟 Moral of the Story: A person who only thinks about the good of others is not bothered by profit or loss, or good karma or sin. His only goal is the good of others and is ready to bear what comes his way with equanimity. 🌟

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