Why is the world in turmoil?
A young woman lived in a town, puzzled by the constant
fights and disputes in the world. Despite her attempts,
no one could provide her with satisfactory answers to
her questions.
One day, an ascetic appeared at her front door, asking
for alms. Seizing the opportunity, she posed her
questions to him. The ascetic responded, "I came to you
for alms, yet instead of offering them, you present me
with these queries. Don't you have better things to do?"
His response irritated the woman, and she retorted, "You
roam from village to village, begging for alms. How
audacious you are!"
With a gentle smile, the ascetic replied, "Dear woman,
your reaction to my words was much more severe than the
offense I gave. While there are many reasons for
disputes among people, the choice of words is paramount.
I deliberately used provocative words to illustrate
their impact. If you choose to speak kindly and refrain
from sharp words, many disputes can be easily resolved."