Once a Maajhi was sailing in a small boat in the middle of ocean when he saw little turmoil across some distance. With big waves, he could only gather that something is happening there.
It aroused his curiousity and he raised his light to see what it is! To his surprise, a person was struggling to survive – he was drowning! But he had not given up – so he was using all his strength to keep himself floating. The Maajhi immediately addressed the person that he is coming to his rescue and he should keep up his efforts. With both of their efforts, the drowning person was taken on board with a warm welcome!
Then the Maajhi asked the struggler why he was in middle of ocean, was it an accident or he lost control while swimming.. The struggler revealed that he always wanted to venture into adventure and take up challenges in life. He wanted to grow through his struggles in life. Though he knew little bit of swimming, he dived into deep ocean to strengthen his skill, no matter how risky it was to his life even. Such was his strength and confidence! But he had no idea about the mysterious ocean with its wild waves - this time the strong high waves took him over and he lost his control upon water and went out of breath! His courage and hope kept him going. He did not give up hopes nor was he down in spirits. That really impressed the Maajhi.
The struggler asked Maajhi how well versed is he with the ocean. The Maajhi declared with pride that he often measured the depth of ocean diving into its secret bottom. The more he plunges deep inside it, the more he comes out with invaluable treasures!!! "The most precious gifts of nature are hidden in the innermost bottom of mother earth, but there are big dangerous sharks and whales to come across first" he announced. He said the bigger the obstacle, the greater is the reward!
Amazed and spellbound, the struggler asked what does he do with those treasures? Maajhi replied with a gratifying smile -” I exchange them with whoever i find on the way” This time puzzled the struggler inquired -what he meant by exchanging- with what he exchanges his treasures ? The Maajhi donned a big smile and quipped “ I exchange their blessings, their smile, love and trust. I can see their dreams fulfilled which soars me high up in the sky closer to stars. I feel elated with their kind words. ”
The struggler was enthralled to know how much contentment, peace and bliss is there!!! This person has no desires but his selfless efforts help him gain liberation – highest of its accord... MOKSHA!
The struggler was enlightened with this wisdom and knowledge ! He became a blissful soul and practiced his skill of swimming, diving deep into ocean in his quest for hidden treasures! Nothing could stop his zest now. He was so keen in excelling his skill that he turned from struggler to swimmer. But one day his skill really came to be tested!
One day a devastating storm striked the ocean and their boat went upside down taking alongwith the Maajhi. The Maajhi was nowhere to be seen. As the swimmer was practicing his swimming stunts, he could only hear few faint words of his friend. It alarmed the swimmer and immediately he ventured into rescue operation. Now it was the swimmer who could capture the hands of drowning Maajhi, just by a few seconds with his swift action.
The Maajhi who used to take pride in helping others, did not feel shy to surrender and seek for help. He had faith on his friend's abilities and trusted him beyond doubts. When his own skills and confidence could not enable him to cope up with the strong rustic blows of waves, he did not struggle to come out, he surrendered to be taken care of with faith on God and his most trustable friend!
His friend had an equal insight of the situation and used his skill he learnt so far to dive deep and came out safely rescuing his friend.
Such was their strong bond of friendship – pure and unconditional! Thus both were an inspiration to each other!!!!
