Comments on: I want to be . . .

By: Santan Raj

Santan Raj — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:27:05 +0000

Anil, Well said… you established the link between economics and zen. Wonderful. I am impressed.

By: Vijay Anil

Vijay Anil — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:11:57 +0000

Top Class Story which can be a eyeopener for those who are not enjoying the moments and still in hunger of something else…! V.Good One and I believe & was reminded by our Economics Rule: “Wants are unlimited but the means to satisfy them are always limited.”

By: theflyingunicorn

theflyingunicorn — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:39:12 +0000

well…. looks like the stone cutter was a wizard from the Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. and he did extremely well in transfiguration class On a slightly, just slightly more serious note, the story just tells us that if you think you have a weakness and someone else or something else is more powerful, you will definitely find a reason to jusify that!!

By: Santy

Santy — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:39:11 +0000

Forgot to mention! You joggled Venkat’s points very well! Infact you made a story in 4 points

By: Santy

Santy — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:36:48 +0000

I agree to Narak and Venkat in all their above points! It is so very difficult to comment on Zen stories. It is not bad to have wants in life. Despite difficult times still loans are getting processed and vehicles are getting delivered. May be reduced though Wants are not bad after all that’s what motivates us. What’s important is what we want & why we want ? If someone is clear on both these questions stone cutter can never become a stone! That’s my take away from this story! I am happy you didn’t have time to post anything this time Vj. Except for those first 4 lines and last two lines everythingelse was too good! )

By: vjkrishna

vjkrishna — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:11:39 +0000

Venkat – That’s brilliant! You’ve seen it from all possible angles. I especially liked that last point of yours – “Over a period of time you may start liking things which you didnt like earlier”.
In terms of what I think is the meaning of the story, I would like to re-arrange your points this way:
1. There can be no end to our wants.
2. The other side always looks greener.
3. There will always be inequalities in the world.
4. Over a period of time you may start liking things which you didnt like earlier.
What do you say?
Narak – I see typing is not your strong point nevertheless I get your point and you’re right.

By: Narakasura

Narakasura — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:04:53 +0000

One more point
5. And Vijay will always write some Zen stories when he it tied us with something….!

By: Venkateswaran

Venkateswaran — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:37:16 +0000

Hi Vijay,
Points I gather from this story:
1. There will always be inequalities in the world.
2. The other side always looks greener.
3. There can be no end to our wants.
4. Over a period of time you may start liking things which you didnt like earlier.
Rgds
Venkat

By: Narakasura

Narakasura — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:26:56 +0000

All you can do is tell the whole story. But i have a dount. Will all have the same opinion?

By: Narakasura

Narakasura — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:23:45 +0000

What a nice story… Its just great
How can i opinion on this… Pretty diffucult to give opinion in Zen stories because they explain without doubt. You understand and accept but cannot explain to others.