46. Distance
Once upon a time, it
rained heavily for several days resulting in floods. Many houses collapsed and
household articles got carried away with the flood-water. As a matter of
chance, two pitchers were also carried away by the flowing tide. One of them
was made of brass while the other of baked clay. The brass pitcher was so
strong, that, it could be tossed against anything. But the clay pitcher was in
ever-present danger of being broken if it got struck against something. The
clay pitcher was alarmed by danger. The brass pitcher looked at it and said,
“Brother! Be close to me; I shall protect you in every way.” The clay pitcher
thought wisely and retorted, “Brother! It would surely be worse for me, if we
come closer. If I keep at a distance from you, I may float to safety.” So, the
clay pitcher stood away from the brass pitcher and safely reached the shore.
Moral: Little distance enhances
love.
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