YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR MIND AFTER THIS | The monk and cat story | Buddhist story |
Summary
TLDRThe video script narrates a parable about a great monk's last words to his successor, warning against allowing a 'cat' into one's life. The story unfolds to reveal the monk's past: he once lived in a bamboo cottage, and to keep rats away, he accepted a cat from villagers. This led to a series of events where he acquired a cow for milk and a widow to care for the cow. Eventually, he fell in love, had a child, and found himself back in the worldly life he had renounced. The 'cat' symbolizes the initial small indulgence that can lead to a cascade of attachments, illustrating the dangers of giving one's mind too much leverage, which can spiral into destructive habits and loss of spiritual focus.
Takeaways
- 🧘 The story revolves around a great monk's last words to his successor, warning against allowing a 'cat' into one's life, which symbolizes giving in to small temptations that can lead to larger consequences.
- 👤 The successor monk is puzzled by his master's last words, not understanding the significance of the 'cat' warning, highlighting the importance of understanding the deeper meaning behind advice.
- 👴 An old monk, who had closely observed the master's life, shares a long story to explain the origin of the 'cat' warning, showing the value of wisdom passed down through generations.
- 🏡 The master's initial renunciation led him to live a simple life near a village, where he faced the problem of rats chewing his clothes, illustrating the challenges of maintaining simplicity in life.
- 🐀 The villagers suggested keeping a cat to solve the rat problem, which seemed like a harmless solution at first, but set off a chain of events leading to more complex issues.
- 🍼 The cat needed to be fed, leading the monk to keep a cow for milk, which in turn required grazing land and care, demonstrating how one solution can lead to another problem.
- 🌾 The cow's care led to the introduction of a woman to the monk's life, who took care of the cow and grew crops, showing how dependency can grow from small beginnings.
- 💑 The monk and the woman fell in love and had a child, which made the monk realize how he had unknowingly recreated the worldly life he had renounced, emphasizing the subtle ways attachments can form.
- 🔄 The 'cat' symbolizes the initial small indulgence that led to a cycle of increasing attachments and responsibilities, cautioning against the slippery slope of giving in to temptations.
- 🚫 The moral of the story is a warning against giving leverage to the mind, as it can lead to a gradual loss of control and a return to the very things one sought to leave behind.
- 🌟 The story serves as a reminder to be vigilant about the choices we make, as they can have far-reaching effects on our lives and spiritual journey.
Q & A
What was the last statement made by the great monk on his deathbed?
-The great monk's last statement was a warning to his successor to never allow a cat in his life.
Why was the successor monk surprised by the last words of his master?
-The successor monk was surprised because he did not understand the connection between a cat and the spiritual life he was expected to lead.
What was the role of the old monk in the story?
-The old monk was a close associate of the great monk and narrated the long story behind the last words to the young successor monk.
Why did the great monk initially go into the jungle and live near a small village?
-The great monk renounced his wife, children, and home to live a spiritual life, and he chose to live near a village where he could beg for food.
How did the villagers help the monk when he faced trouble with rats chewing his clothes?
-The villagers suggested that the monk keep a cat to keep the rats away, and they provided him with one.
What problem arose after the monk got the cat?
-The problem was that the monk had to feed the cat, which required him to go to the village several times to beg for milk.
What solution did the villagers propose to the monk's problem of feeding the cat?
-The villagers suggested that the monk keep a cow, which would provide enough milk for both him and the cat.
How did the monk's life change after he accepted the cow?
-The monk's life became more complicated as he now had to ensure the cow was fed and cared for, which led to him accepting help from a widowed woman.
What significant event happened after the woman started living with the monk?
-The woman became pregnant, and they had a child together, which made the monk realize that he had unintentionally recreated a worldly life.
What is the metaphorical meaning of the 'cat' in the story?
-The 'cat' symbolizes the initial small indulgence or compromise that can lead to a series of events, ultimately pulling one back into the worldly life they sought to renounce.
What lesson does the story impart about human nature and habits?
-The story teaches that one should not give their mind too much leverage, as it can lead to the adoption of bad habits or behaviors that can be difficult to break.
How does the story relate to common human experiences, such as trying drugs or eating junk food?
-The story illustrates that small, seemingly harmless indulgences can lead to addiction and negative consequences, much like trying drugs or eating junk food can lead to unhealthy habits.
Outlines
📖 The Monk's Last Warning
In this paragraph, a revered monk on his deathbed imparts a cryptic warning to his young successor: never allow a cat into one's life. The crowd and the successor are left puzzled by this final advice. The successor, seeking understanding, is approached by an old monk who had closely observed their master's life. The old monk reveals a long story behind the master's words, beginning with the master's renunciation and his life in a bamboo cottage near a village. The master's simple life was disrupted by rats that chewed on his clothes, leading to the villagers' suggestion to keep a cat. This seemingly simple solution set off a chain of events that altered the master's ascetic life.
🔗 The Domino Effect of a Cat
This paragraph delves into the consequences of the master's decision to keep a cat. To feed the cat, the master had to beg for milk, leading to the villagers' suggestion to keep a cow for self-sufficiency. The cow required grass and care, which led to the introduction of a widowed woman to look after the cow and the master's needs. Over time, the master and the woman fell in love, she became pregnant, and they formed a family. The master realized that his initial decision to keep a cat had led him back to the worldly life he had renounced. The old monk uses this story to illustrate the dangers of giving one's mind too much leeway, as it can lead to a series of events that can pull one back into the world. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the slippery slope of indulgence and the importance of maintaining discipline to avoid falling into destructive habits.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Monk
💡Successor
💡Catastrophe
💡Rat
💡Cat
💡Cow
💡Village
💡Widow
💡Renunciation
💡Mind
💡Addiction
Highlights
A great monk imparts a final warning to his successor about not allowing a cat into one's life.
The monk's last words surprise the crowd and his successor, who ponders the meaning behind them.
The successor monk seeks understanding of his master's last words from an old monk who knew the master well.
The old monk reveals a long story behind the master's warning about the cat.
The story begins with the master renouncing worldly ties and living near a village.
The villagers provide the monk with a bamboo cottage and he faces a problem with rats chewing his clothes.
The villagers suggest keeping a cat to keep the rats away, which the monk accepts.
The monk now has to feed the cat, leading to more frequent visits to the village.
The villagers propose keeping a cow to solve the monk's problem of feeding the cat.
The monk accepts the cow, which requires grass and someone to look after it.
The villagers offer a solution involving a widowed woman who can take care of the monk's needs.
The woman starts living with the monk, taking care of the cottage, cow, and cat, and growing crops.
The monk and the woman fall in love and eventually have a child.
The monk realizes that his initial decision to keep a cat has led him back to a worldly life.
The old monk explains that the cat symbolizes giving leverage to one's mind, which can lead to a downfall.
The story illustrates the dangers of allowing small indulgences to spiral into destructive habits.
The narrative serves as a cautionary tale against the slippery slope of giving in to temptations.
The moral of the story is to be vigilant against the gradual erosion of one's principles.
Transcripts
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a great monk was on a deathbed he said
to his successor a young mom remember
one thing never allow a cat in your life
and he died
a big crowd had gathered to listen to
the last statement of this great Monk
everyone was surprised to listen to his
last words
the successor was also very surprised
he was thinking why should I law a cat
in my life
anyways they cremated their Master with
all the rituals
but the successor monk was still
thinking about the last statement of his
master
there was also an old monk in the
monastery the old monk was with his
master for last many years
and had seen life of his master very
closely but he could not be chosen
successor of his master
because he was very old and was about to
die anytime
seeing the young monk lost in thoughts
he came to him and asked him the reason
of his concern
the young monk told him the reason of
his concern
the old monk said
my dear friend you don't know there is a
long story behind it
then he narrated the whole story to the
young Monk the story was when their
Master renounced his wife children and
his home and went into the jungle
he lived near a small village
he used to go to the Village to beg for
food
and the villagers were also happy that
they had a monk of Their Own
so they made a small bamboo cottage for
him
the monk used to have only two clothes
to wear
but it trouble arose then some rats came
into the house and they started chewing
on the clothes
the monk was in great difficulty he had
only two clothes and soon they would be
Torn to Pieces
so he asked the villagers
what to do
the Villager said why don't you keep a
cat
it will keep the rats away
it was a perfect solution
so mock a great and the villagers gave
him a cat
and the cat kept the rats away from his
Cottage
but no the problem was that he had to
feed the cat
so he had to go to Village several times
to beg for some milk for the cat
he again asked the villagers for its
solution
the Villager said
this is a small village
the best thing to do is that you keep a
cow
we can give you a good cow and in that
way you will become very independent
you can have enough milk for yourself
and for your cat also
it looked right to Monk so A beautiful
cow was brought in
now the problem was that the cow needed
glass
and also someone to look after it
so every day the monk had to go to the
Village to beg for the grass
people said this does not look right a
great monk asking for grass
the monk said but what to do how will I
feed my cow and my cat
the Villager said we have a simple
solution
one woman in our village has become a
widow
her husband has died and she has nobody
so if we persuade her then she will be
really happy to serve a monk like you
and then you don't have to come every
day to ask for grass
we will also clear some ground by the
side of your heart
so that she can grow grass and some
other crops there
and she will take care of you in
sickness or in illness
the idea was right
monk did not find anything wrong in it
the villagers persuade the woman
she was alone and the mock was young
so she immediately agreed
she started taking care of Monk's
Cottage cow and Cat and started growing
crops near heart
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working tirelessly for him
he also started helping her in her work
they started to grow crops together in
the field
slowly and slowly the thing started to
grow and they fell in love with each
other
the woman was very beautiful the monk
was young they were living in one
Cottage
what more was needed
after some time the woman got pregnant
and a child came in their life
and then one day the monk thought
what's that I had left behind my family
I have renounced the world and this is
the whole word again
it grew so slowly that I was not aware
until the child came now just because of
the cat
the whole word came in
then the old monk said he told you
remember not to keep a cat in your life
here the meaning of the cat was that
never give your mind so much leverage
that slowly and slowly it starts
dominating you and you don't even know
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if we see in our lives
then we will find that for fun we allow
our mind to do something which we know
is not good
we think that we will do it only once
and not repeat it
but once you give a little leverage to
your mind it starts taking more leverage
from you
and you will not even realize how you
will become addicted to some bad habit
like that monk who had renounced the
word
but in order to save his two clothes
from rats he kept a cat
and then to feed a cat he kept a cow to
look after cow he kept a woman
and then fell in relationship with her
and again became householder
similarly we know that taking drugs for
intoxication is bad but still some
people take drugs just to feel its
effect for first time
but after that they start doing it again
and again
and then slowly and slowly they become
drugs edited
for another instance we know that eating
junk food is not good for our health
but still we give it a try and then
slowly and slowly we start eating it two
are fun
therefore never keep a cat of giving
leverage to your mind
because once you keep this cat
then this will take your life toward
destruction
and you will not even know this
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