Long ago I heard
story from my
grandfather many times
that I never
forgot . “once a man
was walking to home
alone along
with newly bought
goat .Path was
barren and he
had to cross
few villages ahead
to reach his
home.
On the way
a pack of thieves
saw
him and thought
to rob him .They
had an idea
that they thought
would work surely .
They were seven
thieves altogether , they decided
to act accordingly
one by one
,so one of them
went front
of the man with
goat and asked
some questions to
show he was
being just curious
as traveler .?
He further asked the actual question "so how much you paid for this dog ?
He further asked the actual question "so how much you paid for this dog ?
Goat carrier was surprised to
hear that a
man just called
his goat dog . He
said smilingly as was
being sorry for his misunderstanding “ it’s goat
,not a dog . The thief
smiled as goat
carrier was sounding fool
and replied “ this
is weird ,I cannot
believe that someone made
fool of you
and sold you
a dog by mentioning it
as goat.
That statement made
goat carrier anxious and he shouted
at thief and said don’t
call my goat
a dog , do
you think I am
crazy and cannot
realize difference between
goat and dog .
He told the
thief to get
out of his way
and walked ahead mumbling
angrily. This happened six
times and each
time doubt about
goat of being
dog got stronger
because goat carrier
was simple honest
man who could
not imagine that
some thieves are
trying to rob
him.
Each time he
thought that is
this man also
laying and my I had
bought a dog
instead of goat .He
would look and check the
goat each time
but words thrown to
his ears constantly
dimmed the reality
present before his
eyes somehow.
Disappointment
replaced the anger in
his mind slowly.
And when he
was barely far
from his village
he turned as
complete despair . he
loose the chain in
the neck of
goat and let
it go. Thieves celebrated
their success as
their plan worked
so well eventually .
I found this story always
sad because an
innocent man was
robbed because
he relied words
of others rather
than his own insight.
We witness such
situations many times in life when we encounter
with people who
manipulate others minds
to achieve some
selfish motives .
I less blame
them who try to destroy
others by poisoning
their thoughts but
those who believe
them and follow
the false call.
What do you
think of such stories friends ?
That's a great story, I love it! You're right, we should always be the judge of our own truth and reality.
ReplyDeleteInteresting story and yes, it is sad when someone is manipulated and tricked into believing something that isn't true.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good lesson. Makes me think of all the phone and internet scammers these days who basically try to steal with manipulation and not force.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the story. It is a good reminder to trust myself instead of looking to other to validate my views.
ReplyDeleteThis is a useful and informative story. We have people doing this in our everyday lives. We have people in authority, such as politicians, corporate CEOs, etc. doing it on a regular basis.
ReplyDeletegood story with a lesson for us all.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very good lesson on how we can be tricked.
ReplyDeleteA very good lesson for us all
ReplyDeleteA really great story, dearest Baili...that reminds us to trust ourselves, rather than allow others to manipulate us for their own gain.
ReplyDeleteAs one who has allowed herself to be duped in the past...this fabulous post is a timely warning...thank you so much!😊😊
All my love and hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yes, the blame is more on those who are gullible and allow themselves to be taken for a ride.
ReplyDeleteManipulation is so horribly abusive. I am glad you shared that story but I really don't like it, because it shows how people are just so happy to mess with people's minds for their own gain. I know people like that, and I don't associate with them anymore.
ReplyDeleteDear Baili, the story reminds me of those I read as a child in a book about Aesop's Fables. Each story had a meaning that would help me journey through life.
ReplyDeleteAs to the person who tries to deceive and the person who is deceived, I find both at fault. The first one knows about gullibility and takes advantage of that. In his/her arrogance, he/she lies. The person who relies on the lie and believe it, is often ignorant of the facts. (Not stupid, but ignorant.) If only someone tells him/her the facts as they really are, then this person can find the truth and be free of the deceit of the other person. Peace.
What an important lesson your grandfather taught you in a memorable way, Baili! Stories are powerful, and good ones stay with us forever. I hate manipulation, and I try very hard not to be duped by manipulators. Thank you for sharing another wise story!
ReplyDeleteGood story but if you have confidence in yourself you would stick to your guns and not believe the word of strangers.
ReplyDeleteMerle...................
What an excellent story to illustrate how we must think for ourselves and not be influenced simply by repetition of lies!
ReplyDeleteOh Lord! Poor honest man! Learning from this educative story :)
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend, Baili!
Thus story while sad for the man does show how easily people can be fooled and not trust their own instincts, Bali. Just recently, we were discussing a possible change in medical insurance coverage with some neighbors and people we know. They had changed their plans in the past couple of years and were telling us all about the cost savings. We remained just a bit skeptical and this week, we spoke with an independent broker who advised us to keep the plan we have had for many years. It is more costly than our friends, but if we were to have any medical emergencies, we would not pay a lot of $$ as they may have to do. Something in our minds cautioned us to not make a change. Sorry the man in your story also did not trust his inner judgement.
ReplyDeleteYou Will accept everything when you found every single people accepted that. No matter it was a fake. 😀.
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational story..
I find it sad that people are so easily deceived. Inside there inner being is the ultimate truth to everything!
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