Tuesday, May 24, 2005

Guru Shishya #4 - Ulterior Motive

As his disciples the shishyas prepare for their daily lesson, the guru finishes his meditation and opens his eyes.

Guru:-
My dear disciples, time for some profound philosophical discussions.
Today, I am going to discuss about a behaviour which I have commonly observed in you Homo Sapiens.

Shishya#1:-
What is that common behaviour, Oh Holy one ?

As the guru spoke, his eyes widened.

Guru:-
It is called Ulterior Motive

Shishya#1:-
That is a very banal, hackneyed, trite concept known to everyone.

The Guru laughs hysterically.

Guru:-
My innocent one, it isnt.I spoke to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and Narada yesterday and I have drafted an initial version of the "Principle of the Ulterior Motive". Probably it will be released as 6 verses in RV_1566.3.2

Shishya#2:-
What is RV_1566.3.2 ?

Guru:-
That will be the newest Rig Veda Specification.

All the disciples echo in chorus :-
Please tell us about the "Principle of the Ulterior Motive", oh holy one!

The Guru gives a plain faint smile.

Guru:-
Jot down what I say now.

All the shishyas run towards a peacock (who is desperately trying to please his mate) and pluck all the feathers of the peacock, making it bald, and gather peepal leaves to jot down the very important principle the Guru has promised them to render.

Guru :-

There are several types of motives:-
Kama(worldly pleasure)
Krodha(anger)
Lobha(greed)
Moha(infatuation/extreme affection)
Mada(fanatic abt Money,Power,beauty etc)
Matsarya(jealousy)

Whatever a person does or acts can be easily traced to these.
ANYTHING and EVERYTHING.
Based on the RESULT of an action, we have "emotions" and "behaviour".

All the other "advanced emotions" can be traced to the four basic emotions :-
1. "Glad"
2. "Sad"
3. "Fear"
4. "Afraid"

And this is the principle of the ulterior motive.

Shishya#1:-
Should we conquer it ?

Guru:-
HAHAHA.
Dont BELIEVE what I say , my dear innocent shishya.
REALISE it for urself.
You can then become TIMELESS,BOUNDARYLESS, MEANINGLESS and HOPELESS like me.

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