A Story Which Will Tell You What Fate Is!

        Once, a man was strolling in the woods. He also had a keen interest in wild life. He, especially, liked the predatory techniques of lions and tigers ...Just then, from afar he saw a lion staring at a deer ...Meaning, the moment of hunting had arrived. But who knows what happened, the deer sensed the presence of the lion somewhere close. And no sooner did it sense this than it took to its heels and sped away. Seeing this, the astounded lion chased after it. But despite several attempts, it failed to catch the deer. In a dejected mood, the lion went and quietly sat beneath a tree. Seeing this, the man went near to the lion to comfort it. And then, addressing the lion he said – it was your ill-fate.

        Hearing this, the lion became furious and growling he said – Please spare us animals your false teachings about fate. We animals believe in deliberating and seeking out our faults when we fail. And let me tell you, it was because of my over-confidence that the deer escaped from my clutches. Thinking where could it go, I unnecessarily gave it ample time to flee. But I have learnt my lesson from today’s mistake. Henceforth, I will not give my prey so much time. So, by speaking of fate etc. do not even try to make us action-oriented animals weak like you. You humans are most welcome to blame either God or fate for all of your failures. We leave it to you ‘intelligent’ beings to sometimes hold your family and at other instances the society responsible for your incompetence. Here, let me state clearly that every failure in our life is a result of our own mistake. But since you blame others, you keep making the same mistakes repeatedly! And this is the prime reason behind you leading an arduous life. Hence, don’t use fate as an excuse to hide your failures.

       Poor man! He had gone to console the lion but returned rebuked! However, you make that lion your mentor for sure. Seek out your own faults after every failure and eliminate them; and your life will continue to be filled with success and happiness.

- Deep Trivedi