One day, all the disciples went to their master and said,
"Master, Master, we all are going on a pilgrimage!"
Master: "Why you want to go on a pilgrimage trip?"
Disciples: "So that we can improve our devotion."
Master: "OK got it. Then do me a small favour. I will give a couple bitter gourds to you. Take it along with you. Ensure that the gourds I gave you are placed in the altar of the Temple Deity for obtaining the blessings and bring it back to me.
The ardent disciples carried out the master's instruction truthfully. The pilgrimage went on well, They visited temple after temple and finally they came back and presented the bitter gourds to the Master with great reverence.
Master asked them to cook it and serve it to all.
The disciples cooked it and served it to the master and others.
After having the first bite, the master said,
"Surprising...!"
Disciples: "What's so surprising Master?"
Master: "Even after such a long pilgrimage the taste of gourd is still bitter.
Why?"
Disciples: "But isn't it the very nature of the bitter gourd, Master?"
Master: "That's what I am saying. Unless you change your nature, any number of pilgrimage will not make any difference. So, if we do not change ourselves no teacher or guru can make a difference in our lives!"
Therefore, Master continued,
"if f you think positively,
Sound becomes music,
Movement become dance,
Smile becomes laughter,
Mind becomes meditative and
Life becomes a celebration !"
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