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BODHAYANTI PARASPARAM – VOL 4
Perfect behaviour in accordance with the customs and traditions in a society is also considered as one of the main qualities of an enlightened person. But admirable behaviour however desirable is not essential to enlightenment. Once we understand the real purpose behind such behaviour the fact of outwardly despicable behaviour may prove to be a camouflage for an enlightened behaviour. There are in fact many traditions in spirituality where the Masters act as harsh and irascible task Masters. To cite a case: Once a disciple offered a cup of tea to his master. The master had two or three sips of the same and threw the remaining on the disciple. When the disciple looked amazed at this unconventional and rude behaviour, the master remarked 'you think the tea is good for my stomach and consider it dirt for your attire?' I do not here promote any bad conduct but only am stressing the fact that good conduct is not a part of enlightenment. Then questions like why Master has a hookah or Sri Krishna spoke lies and was known for unconventional ways of behaviour or how Balarama could be godly when he is a known
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