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The Crow as a Teacher

lesson, that is, in nature there are examples for man to draw
lessons from. If he contemplates on these lessons, he may find
wisdom for leading his life. The fact is that except man, the
whole world follows the strict laws of nature—the material and
plant world follow natural laws, while animals are governed by
their instinct. These have no freedom of choice. Due to this,
the material world, the plant world and the animal world are
guaranteed of not deviating from the right path.
However, man is a quite different creature. Man enjoys
freedom and is thus completely free to opt for his own choice.
Because of this nature of human existence, there are deviations
from the right path in human life. Man misuses his freedom and
the result is evil and corruption.

In nature there are examples for man to draw lessons
from. If he contemplates on these lessons, he may find
wisdom for leading his life.

In this state of affairs, the best way for man is to follow the
examples of the world around him. What the other part of the
world is doing under compulsion, he must do by choice. For
example, there are numerous stars and planets in the vast space.
All these astronomical bodies are continuously in motion, but
there is no clash between them. They are revolving in their
respective orbits and do not try to confront each other. Man must
follow this pattern, that is, plan his activities without engaging in
confrontation with other people.
All the creatures of the world, both animate and inanimate, are
examples for man. If man ponders over the natural phenomena,
he will certainly discover the right way of living which is free
of confrontation, hate and violence. This is the easiest way to
discover the right lifestyle for mankind.

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