Demolish your ego

The Pandavas were spending their time in exile.

One day a gentle smell came with the breeze. Draupadi was so attracted by it that she wanted the flower that gave out such a scent in her possession. So she asked Bhima to get it for her Bhima said that he had no time to run behind scents to trace flowers. Draupadi was very disappointed and said: “Bhima, you can’t even get a flower for me. Forget the fact that I ever told you to get it.” Saying this she ran inside.

Seeing Draupadi in distress Bhima became distressed. So the next day he decided to go in search of those flowers. He went through the thick forest there was no path so he had to make one of his own. He made so much noise that he scared even the wild beasts that were nearby. Soon he saw a patch where many flowers were growing. He was about to enter the flower patch when he saw a monkey in his roared: “Get up you lazy monkey. Do you know whose path you are sleeping on? I am a great warrior are a fine user of the mace. So do not compel me to use the weapon.”

The monkey slowly opened its eyes and scanned Bhima through one watery eye. It slowly replied: “You must be Bhima, the mighty Pandava. I don’t think you are a mighty warrior. Where was all this might and bravery when your cousins insulted your wife and abused her?” This speech angered Bhima even more. He said: ”Look here, old monkey. I am one who walks a straight path. I kill all those who lie in it. I do not want to kill you because you are an old monkey and people will laugh over the fact that Bhima killed an old monkey. So why don’t you just get away from my way and let me go on?”

The monkey then said: “Ok then, I am too old and weak. Why don’t you just move my tail and go on?” Bhima, though reluctantly, agreed to this proposal. He tried lifting the tail but it seemed too heavy, he tried with all his might but it didn’t move an inch. He tried lifting it with his mace but the mace broke under the pressure. All the time the monkey just kept smiling. Finally Bhima accepted defeat. He said: "You are no ordinary monkey. Who are you and how can I help you?"

Then the monkey changed into Hanuman and said: “I just wanted to teach you something. It was also time to destroy a bit of that arrogance of yours."

This simple story illustrates the very trait of human nature. Whenever one acquires a little strength one starts to think himself as a superior being. Don't forget who you are .!