Stories Inspired by Thirukkural - Chapter 1:6 - Distractions
Rajamani ponders the 6th Thirukkural:
“Those who stand on the path of honesty, devoid of desires stemming from the five senses, will live a prosperous life devoid of falsehood, according to God’s truthful path.” ✨
Rajamani discusses distractions with his father, Sahasranamam, considering if living a life without sensory desires means cutting out distractions like social media and lies. Sahasranamam links it to living truthfully, leading to prosperity and happiness. Rajamani then relates it to One Piece, noting that legendary pirates like Gol D. Roger and Whitebeard embodied this kind of truthfulness, earning respect even in adversity.
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The script:
“Appa, I’ve been thinking of quitting my job and becoming a monk,” said Rajamani.
Sahasranamam laughed. “Rajamani, are you looking for a shortcut to enlightenment? Or is Vijaya not detaching herself from the mega serials?”
Rajamani chuckled and said, “Okay, okay. Maybe not the monk thing. But seriously, I’ve been reading this thirukkural about living a life without desires from the senses. The 6th one.”
Sounds like someone’s trying to break up with their Netflix subscription.”
“Right? But what if it means living a life without distractions?
“Well, that might mean giving up your phone, social media, and all the other things you’re addicted to. It sounds like a detox program for adults,” said Sahasranamam.
“Exactly! And it’s not just about cutting out physical desires, but also avoiding false promises and lies.”
“That’s what I call living by God’s truthful path. You know, no more ‘I’ll pay you back next week’ or ‘I’ll do that later’.”
“If we live with honesty and integrity, our lives will be prosperous. Hello…”
“There he goes again, cutting off everything from me.”
“I might even find true happiness – the kind that doesn’t come with a side of chocolate cake, " said Rajamani out loud to himself.
Those who stand on the path of honesty, devoid of desires stemming from the five senses, will live a prosperous life devoid of falsehood, according to God’s truthful path.
This is our today’s Kural.
What do you think?”
“That sounds cool. But I can’t think of anything from One Piece.”
“Hmm.. That’s a first. I will try to do this - Even though they were pirates, legendary pirates like Gol D. Rogers or Whitebeard led a life of righteousness and helped their own people and villages in the time of need. They stuck to their own truths and that led them to commanding more respect from their teammates. Remember how Whitebeard’s team still trying to protect even though he himself commanded the teammates to abandon him.
That is the essence of following the right path of truthfulness.”
Those who stand on the path of honesty, devoid of desires stemming from the five senses, will live a prosperous life devoid of falsehood, according to God’s truthful path.”
[ Breaking the fourth wall ]
What do you think gets in your way of leading a truthful path? Your OTT subscription, your commitments, promises to others.
வான்நின்று உலகம் வழங்கி வருதலால்
தான்அமிழ்தம் என்றுணரற் பாற்று
By the continuance of rain, the world is preserved in existence; it is therefore worthy to be called ambrosia.
How does something small, like a raindrop or a kind act, create massive impact?
Can wisdom truly be universal, bridging generations, cultures, and even anime universes?
The cramped yet orderly chamber lay in eerie stillness, the usual hum of the engines absent, leaving only the silent booths and the bolted-down table pressing against the walls.
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