Nasreddin heard news that the richest man in town would give charity to all poor people there. Nasreddin wanted to come there soon but he also had to finish his job at home. So, first he did his job quickly and then ran to the rich man's house.
Maktub
"Maktub" means "It is written." The Arabs feel that "It is written" is not really a good translation, because, although everything is already written, God is compassionate, and wrote it all down just to help us.
Make No Distinctions
Of the universe
None is better
None is worse
~C. Alexander Simpkins~
The Gates of Heaven and The Gates of Hell
Long ago, there was an accomplished swordsman. The king heard about his great skill and summoned him to teach his army what he knew. In those days, you did not refuse an invitation from the king, and so the swordsman made the trip to the palace. When he finally arrived, the king gathered all his top guards to join in on the lesson. The swordsman said, "I can beat anyone with only two techniques. No one can stop me."
Equanimity
Equanimity means a balance mind
Equanimity means a mind without craving or aversion
Equanimity means not wanting unpleasant sensation to cease
and not wanting pleasant sensation
to continue
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