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The Tricky Trail

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When the mind perceives shadows, seek the light within. Let me illustrate with a story rooted in deep South India. Once upon a time, in a small village nestled deep in South India, there lived a humble priest. He was known for his unwavering devotion to the gods and his diligent performance of religious rituals. People respected him greatly. One day, as a token of appreciation, a wealthy man gifted the priest a goat. The priest was overjoyed. He slung the goat over his shoulder and began his journey back home. His path took him through a dense forest—a place notorious for harboring cunning thieves. As the priest walked along the dusty road, four cheats observed him from the shadows. They saw the goat and decided to play a prank on the unsuspecting priest. The first cheat approached the priest with wide eyes and said, “Sir, why are you carrying a dog on your shoulders? This Dog can’t even bark!” The priest, amused, replied, “Can’t you see? It’s not a dog; it’s a goat!” He thought the m...