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Stories From India
25 Feb 202408:41

Summary

TLDRIn this special episode of 'Stories from India,' host Narad Muni, a mythological character with eternal life, explores the connection between water filtration and anger management. The episode narrates a tale where Buddha, suffering from food poisoning, teaches his follower Anand about the principle of decantation by observing a muddy pond that clears over time. This is likened to managing anger, where patience allows the mind to settle and find peace. The podcast concludes with a note on Buddha's teachings of contentment and a teaser of upcoming stories.

Takeaways

  • 🎡 The podcast 'Stories from India' discusses myths, legends, and folktales from India.
  • πŸ“œ The host, Narad Muni, is a mythological character with eternal life and knowledge of past, present, and future.
  • 🌸 Today's episode is special, celebrating the Buddha's birthday with a story linking water filtration and anger management.
  • 🏞️ The story is set in an ancient Indian forest where the Buddha and his follower Anand are traveling.
  • πŸ₯΅ The Buddha experiences food poisoning and asks Anand to fetch water from a nearby pond.
  • 🚫 The pond is initially dirty from passing carts and people washing clothes, so Anand returns empty-handed.
  • ⏳ The Buddha insists on waiting, and after some time, the water becomes clear, demonstrating the principle of decantation.
  • 😌 The Buddha uses this event to teach a lesson on anger management, comparing a clear mind to the settled pond water.
  • 🧘 The story highlights the Buddha's wisdom and his teachings on contentment and peace.
  • πŸ“š Additional content and related stories are available on the podcast's website, sfipodcast.com.

Q & A

  • What is the podcast 'Stories from India' about?

    -The podcast 'Stories from India' is focused on discussing myths, legends, and folktales from India, hosted by a character named Narad Money.

  • Who is the host of the podcast 'Stories from India'?

    -The host of the podcast is Narad Money, a mythological character who claims to have the gift of eternal life and knowledge of the past, present, and future.

  • What is the special episode about on Buddha's birthday?

    -The special episode on Buddha's birthday explores the connection between a water filtration method and anger management.

  • Why was the Buddha uncomfortable during his journey?

    -The Buddha was uncomfortable because the food he had eaten at an old lady's hut was not agreeing with him, possibly causing food poisoning.

  • What was the initial condition of the pond that Anand found?

    -The pond was initially muddy and polluted due to carts crossing through it and people washing their clothes in the water.

  • Why did Anand initially refuse to fetch water from the pond?

    -Anand initially refused to fetch water from the pond because it was visibly dirty and he believed it would make the Buddha even sicker.

  • What did the Buddha instruct Anand to do after waiting for half an hour?

    -After waiting for half an hour, the Buddha instructed Anand to fetch water from the same pond.

  • How did the condition of the pond change after some time?

    -After some time, the carts had passed and the laundry was done, allowing the mud to settle at the bottom, making the water clear and suitable for drinking.

  • What scientific principle did the Buddha use to explain the clarity of the water?

    -The Buddha used the principle of decantation to explain how the water became clear as the mud settled at the bottom.

  • What is the link between water filtration and anger management as explained by the Buddha?

    -The Buddha explained that when you're angry, your mind is like a muddy pond. By waiting it out, the 'muddy bits' settle, and your mind becomes clear, leading to peace.

  • What is the significance of the Buddha's teachings in the context of the story?

    -The Buddha's teachings in the story emphasize the importance of patience and the natural process of things settling down, both in water filtration and in managing one's emotions like anger.

Outlines

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🌿 The Buddha and the Muddy Pond: A Lesson in Patience

In this episode of 'Stories from India,' the host, Narad Muni, introduces a tale that connects water filtration with anger management. The story unfolds with the Buddha and his follower Anand traveling through a forest in ancient India. After a meal that disagrees with the Buddha, he requests water from a nearby pond, which is initially filled with muddy water due to a caravan and people washing clothes. Anand, concerned for the Buddha's health, initially refuses to fetch the water. However, after waiting, the water clears as the sediment settles, illustrating the principle of decantation. The Buddha uses this natural phenomenon as a metaphor for anger management, suggesting that by waiting out one's anger, the mind becomes clear and peaceful, just as the water in the pond.

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πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ Reflections on the Buddha's Wisdom and the Art of Contentment

The second paragraph delves into the Buddha's teachings, emphasizing his role as a figure of infinite wisdom rather than superhuman powers. The host admires the Buddha's ability to teach contentment through personal stories and Jataka tales. The narrative draws a mild parallel with the story of King Arthur and the sword Excalibur, highlighting the significance of patience and the outcomes it can yield. The host also promises to cover the original story of the Buddha in a future episode and invites listeners to engage with the podcast through comments, reviews, and social media. The music for the podcast is credited to Purple Planet, and a preview of the upcoming episode is given, hinting at political intrigue and a tale of survival involving an elephant.

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Keywords

πŸ’‘Narad Muni

Narad Muni is a mythological character in Hindu mythology, known for his eternal life and omniscience. In the script, he serves as the host of the podcast, connecting ancient stories with modern concepts. His role is to narrate and provide insights into the stories, making them relatable to contemporary listeners.

πŸ’‘Buddha

Buddha, or Siddhartha Gautama, is the founder of Buddhism and is depicted in the script as a historical figure who faced a common human ailment, food poisoning. The script uses Buddha's encounter with a muddy pond to convey a deeper lesson about anger management, illustrating his wisdom and approach to life's challenges.

πŸ’‘Water Filtration

Water filtration is the process of removing impurities from water to make it clear and safe for consumption. In the script, the concept of water filtration is used metaphorically to explain the process of anger management. The muddy pond becomes clear as the impurities settle, similar to how one's mind can become clear by allowing time to pass when angry.

πŸ’‘Anger Management

Anger management refers to the strategies and techniques used to control or deal with the emotion of anger. The script draws a parallel between the physical process of water becoming clear through decantation and the mental process of calming down when angry, suggesting that patience can lead to a clearer state of mind.

πŸ’‘Decantation

Decantation is a process where a liquid is allowed to settle, allowing sediment to sink to the bottom, thus clarifying the liquid. In the script, this principle is applied to the story of the Buddha and the muddy pond, and later used as a metaphor for the process of anger management, where the 'mud' represents the initial intense emotions that eventually settle with time.

πŸ’‘Ancient India

Ancient India refers to the historical period of the Indian subcontinent, which is the setting for many of the myths and stories narrated in the podcast. The script uses the backdrop of Ancient India to immerse the audience in the cultural context of the time, providing a rich narrative that enhances the understanding of the story.

πŸ’‘Mythological Character

A mythological character is a figure from mythology, often possessing supernatural abilities or embodying certain moral or cultural values. In the script, Narad Muni is introduced as a mythological character, adding a layer of intrigue and connection to the spiritual and cultural heritage of India.

πŸ’‘Podcast

A podcast is a digital audio program available for download or streaming, often covering a specific topic or theme. The script describes 'Stories from India' as a podcast that explores myths, legends, and folktales from India, providing a platform for the host to share and discuss these narratives with the audience.

πŸ’‘Contentment

Contentment is a state of being satisfied with what one has or where one is in life. The script mentions that the Buddha's teachings often promote contentment, emphasizing the importance of inner peace and acceptance, which is a central theme in the story of the muddy pond and anger management.

πŸ’‘Avatar of Vishnu

In Hinduism, the term 'Avatar of Vishnu' refers to the divine incarnations of the god Vishnu that descend to Earth. The script notes that the Buddha is sometimes regarded as the ninth Avatar of Vishnu, highlighting the spiritual significance of his teachings and the impact of his life on Hindu tradition.

πŸ’‘Excalibur

Excalibur is a legendary sword from the Arthurian legend, mentioned in the script as a parallel to the Buddha's story. The tale of King Arthur's servant throwing Excalibur into a lake and the subsequent outcome is used to draw a comparison with the patience and clarity that result from the process of decantation, both in water and in emotions.

Highlights

Introduction to the podcast 'Stories from India' with host Narad Money, a mythological character with eternal life and knowledge of past, present, and future.

Special episode on Buddha's birthday exploring the connection between water filtration and anger management.

Buddha's journey through a forest in Ancient India, experiencing discomfort after a meal at an old lady's hut.

Anand, Buddha's follower, searches for drinking water but finds a pond contaminated by a caravan and laundry activities.

Buddha instructs Anand to fetch water from the same polluted pond, demonstrating a lesson in patience and observation.

Anand returns to find the pond's water clear after the disturbance has ceased, illustrating the principle of decantation.

Buddha explains the analogy between the clearing of the pond and managing anger, emphasizing the importance of patience.

Discussion on Buddha's teachings that promote contentment and his status as the ninth Avatar of Vishnu without superhuman powers.

Comparison of the story to the tale of King Arthur and the reluctant servant who eventually finds a better outcome.

Promise of a future episode covering the original story of Buddha, which is described as remarkable.

Invitation to visit the podcast's website for pictures and more stories of Buddha.

Encouragement for listeners to leave comments, reviews, or suggestions on the website or social media platforms.

Acknowledgment of the music source, Purple Planet, and a preview of the upcoming episode's themes and characters.

Teaser for the next episode featuring a political move, a father's conflict, and an elephant's survival story.

Expression of gratitude to listeners for their support and a reminder to subscribe for new episode notifications.

Closing remarks with a musical note, signaling the end of the episode.

Transcripts

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[Music]

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[Applause]

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hello and welcome to stories from India

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a podcast where we talk about myths

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Legends and folktales from

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India I'm your host narad money and I'm

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a mythological character myself

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I have the gift of eternal life and

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knowledge of the past the present and

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the

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future by profession I'm a traveling

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musician and a

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Storyteller so the way I'm doing my job

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is my

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podcast today is the Buddha's

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birthday so I'm going to do a special

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episode where we learn the connection

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between a water filtration method method

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and anger

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management Our Story begins in a

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forest not a dark Forest like many we

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have

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encountered but the normal Wilderness in

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between villages in Ancient

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India if you had to travel from one

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Village to the next you had to go

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through just such a

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forest now on this fine summer day

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that is exactly what the Buddha was

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doing he was walking from one Village to

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another the Buddha and one of his

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followers had just had lunch at the hut

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of an old

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lady unfortunately for the Buddha he was

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uncomfortable the food that he had had

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wasn't agreeing with

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him yeah even holy people and gods get

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food

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poisoning the Buddha had to stop to

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rest his follower Anand had a better

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metabolism or maybe he had just had less

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of the

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chili anyway Anand was fine though the

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Buddha

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wasn't the Buddha asked Anand for a

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drink of

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water

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Anand who couldn't bear to see his Guru

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suffer hopped to

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it he wandered in the direction where he

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heard

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something it was a

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pond a perfect source of drinking

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water except this was the worst source

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of drinking

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water bullet cards were crossing the

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pond right in the

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middle as you can imagine the wheels of

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the carts and the HS of the cattle were

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not very clean going into the

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pond but they were a bit cleaner coming

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out and it wasn't just one cart or two

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it was a whole

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Caravan this was almost a regular

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Highway and if that wasn't

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enough a couple of people were also

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washing their clothes in the

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water this was exactly L the kind of

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water that is cautioned against in water

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hygiene

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posters you know the kind where they ask

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you to imagine the number of germs in a

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single drop of

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water Anand couldn't possibly take this

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to the Buddha this was almost certainly

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going to make him even

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sicker so he went back

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empty-handed he explained his reasons to

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the

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Buddha the Buddha

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said

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nothing they waited there for about half

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an hour and then the Buddha asked Anand

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for water

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again I'll go look for another source

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said

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Anand no get me water from the same Pond

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replied the

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Buddha Anand was

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puzzled but he didn't for a minute doubt

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the Buddha's

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wisdom he went

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back the carts had long passed and the

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other two people were quite done with

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their

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laundry and Miracle of Miracles the

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water was so clear that Anand had no

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hesitation in filling up his water

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bottle and rushing back to the

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budha Anand handed him the bottle and

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hastily explained what he had

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seen did you work that Miracle he asked

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the Buddha

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no I'm not a mirical worker just think

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for yourself it's plain

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Logic the pond was muddy but as the

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carts passed and as the laundry was

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done the mud settled at the

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bottom it's a little scientific

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principle that I like to call

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decantation that's brilliant said

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Anand and what's the link to anger

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management he

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asked what are you talking about asked

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the

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budha Anand

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replied that's how narad monei

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introduced the show he promised a link

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between water filtration and anger

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management oh that is easy said the

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Buddha when you're angry your mind is

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all riled up and everything looks muddy

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just like the pond

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the way to manage your anger is to wait

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it

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out when you give it enough time the

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muddy bits all settle at the

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bottom your mind will be completely

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clear and you'll be at

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peace that's all for now a few

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notes what I admire the most about the

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Buddha is that most of his own personal

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stories as well as the jtic Tales teach

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people to be

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content the Buddha is often regarded as

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the ninth Avatar of Vishnu but unlike

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the other avatars that preceded him he

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does not have superhuman

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Powers he just a person with Infinite

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Wisdom this tale has a mild similarity

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with the tale of the dying King Arthur

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who asked his faithful servant to toss

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the mighty Excalibur into a

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lake the servant

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hesitated and Arthur made him go again

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and that led to a much better

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result the Buddha's original story is a

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very remarkable one I'll cover it in a

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future

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episode I've linked some pictures and

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some more stories of the Buddha on the

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site sfip podcast.com check it

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out that's all for now if you have

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comments or suggestions please leave a

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comment or a review on the site sfip

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podcast.com or tweet at SFI podcast you

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can also find me on Instagram and

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show to get notified automatically of

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episodes thanks to all you listeners for

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your continued

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support the music is from purple

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planet.com that's purple - planet.com

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this weekend we'll continue with the

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ram we'll see a nanny who executes a

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very houseof card style political move

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we'll also see a father conflicted

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between his love for his wife and his

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love for his

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son the character is an elephant that

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manages to survive a crocodile attack

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thanks to some divine intervention

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I'll see you this

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weekend

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