The king sought answers to three questions from wise men but received many different responses. Dissatisfied, he sought advice from a wise hermit. While digging in his garden, a wounded enemy approached the hermit and king. The king cared for the wounded man, saving his life. The next day, the hermit explained to the king that the most important time is now, the most necessary person is the one you are with, and the most important thing is to do good for that person.
The Book of Michael - A Supernatural Revelation of God
The Book of Michael
As revealed and directed by and through The Holy Spirit of the Lord God
To Him be the glory, forever and ever!
The Book of Michael, A Supernatural Revelation of God, Book of Michael, Lord God
Krishna - Nitya Brahmachari
One day Lord Krishna was playing with his queen Rukmani in the banks of Yamuna. Suddenly the Lord told her, "Rukmani, on the other shore of Yamauna, sage Durwasa has come and he is very hungry. Please prepare good food and take it to the sage”. Rukmani immediately prepared sumptuous food, packed it and came back to the shores of Yamuna. Then she told her lord, “Lord, The Yamuna is in floods and there is no boat or boatman in sight. How can poor me, cross this mighty river?”
Lord Krishna replied, “Dear Rukmani that should not be any problem. Approach the river and tell the river that the Nitya Brahmachari (perennial bachelor) has asked her to give way to you. She will surely give you way”. Rukmani was surprised and asked her Lord, “Lord, who is this Nitya Brahmachari and why am I not able to see him?” The Lord replied, "Of course, Rukmani, it is myself”.
Rukmani was surprised. She could not understand how her husband who has seven other wives could call himself, Nitya Brahmachari. Anyway she decided to obey him. She went near Yamuna and told the river, “River Yamuna, my husband, the Nitya Brahmachari has asked you to give way to me, so that I can reach the other shore”.
The river immediately obliged. Rukmani crossed the Yamuna, met sage Durwasa, saluted him and served him the sumptuous food that she has brought with her. The Sage liked the food and became very happy and blessed her. Then Rukmani told him, “Sir, I am very gratified by the blessing of the sage like you. Now I have to cross back the river Yamuna and join my husband. Can you please help me do it?”
Sage Durwasa replied, “Of course Rukmani that is my pleasure and duty. Go to the river Yamuna and tell her that the Nitya Upavasi (He who never takes food) has asked her to give way to you. She will help you”. Rukmani was taken aback. She thought how this sage who has just had a sumptuous feast can call himself Nitya Upavasi. She did not bother to ask him, because he was well known for his short temper. She went near the river and told her, “River Yamuna, now I have to cross you and reach the other shore. The Nitya Upavasi has asked you to give way to me”.
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The Book of Michael - A Supernatural Revelation of God
The Book of Michael
As revealed and directed by and through The Holy Spirit of the Lord God
To Him be the glory, forever and ever!
The Book of Michael, A Supernatural Revelation of God, Book of Michael, Lord God
Krishna - Nitya Brahmachari
One day Lord Krishna was playing with his queen Rukmani in the banks of Yamuna. Suddenly the Lord told her, "Rukmani, on the other shore of Yamauna, sage Durwasa has come and he is very hungry. Please prepare good food and take it to the sage”. Rukmani immediately prepared sumptuous food, packed it and came back to the shores of Yamuna. Then she told her lord, “Lord, The Yamuna is in floods and there is no boat or boatman in sight. How can poor me, cross this mighty river?”
Lord Krishna replied, “Dear Rukmani that should not be any problem. Approach the river and tell the river that the Nitya Brahmachari (perennial bachelor) has asked her to give way to you. She will surely give you way”. Rukmani was surprised and asked her Lord, “Lord, who is this Nitya Brahmachari and why am I not able to see him?” The Lord replied, "Of course, Rukmani, it is myself”.
Rukmani was surprised. She could not understand how her husband who has seven other wives could call himself, Nitya Brahmachari. Anyway she decided to obey him. She went near Yamuna and told the river, “River Yamuna, my husband, the Nitya Brahmachari has asked you to give way to me, so that I can reach the other shore”.
The river immediately obliged. Rukmani crossed the Yamuna, met sage Durwasa, saluted him and served him the sumptuous food that she has brought with her. The Sage liked the food and became very happy and blessed her. Then Rukmani told him, “Sir, I am very gratified by the blessing of the sage like you. Now I have to cross back the river Yamuna and join my husband. Can you please help me do it?”
Sage Durwasa replied, “Of course Rukmani that is my pleasure and duty. Go to the river Yamuna and tell her that the Nitya Upavasi (He who never takes food) has asked her to give way to you. She will help you”. Rukmani was taken aback. She thought how this sage who has just had a sumptuous feast can call himself Nitya Upavasi. She did not bother to ask him, because he was well known for his short temper. She went near the river and told her, “River Yamuna, now I have to cross you and reach the other shore. The Nitya Upavasi has asked you to give way to me”.
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Poderosos ingredientes para blanquear la piel que pueden adquirirse a bajo
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Por qué el color de la piel cambia constantemente por sí sola y cómo puede aprovechar esta información para lograr una piel hermosa y de color uniforme!
Cómo prevenir la decoloración y el oscurecimiento de la piel,
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Poderosos ingredientes para blanquear la piel que pueden adquirirse a bajo
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Por qué el color de la piel cambia constantemente por sí sola y cómo puede aprovechar esta información para lograr una piel hermosa y de color uniforme!
Cómo prevenir la decoloración y el oscurecimiento de la piel,
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Productos populares que afirman aclarar su piel pero son un peligro para
su salud y están prohibidos en la mayoría de los países de Europa,
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The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
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A.I. (artificial intelligence) platforms are popping up all the time, and many of them can and should be used to help grow your brand, increase your sales and decrease your marketing costs.In this presentation:We will review some of the best AI platforms that are available for you to use.We will interact with some of the platforms in real-time, so attendees can see how they work.We will also look at some current brands that are using AI to help them create marketing messages, saving them time and money in the process. Lastly, we will discuss the pros and cons of using AI in marketing & branding and have a lively conversation that includes comments from the audience.
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Three questions
1. Three Questions:
The thought came to a certain king that he would never fail if he knew three things. These
three things were: What is the right time to begin something? Which people should he listen
to? What is the most important thing for him to do?
The king, therefore, sent messengers throughout his kingdom, promising a large sum of
money to anyone who would answer these three questions.
Many wise men came to the king, but they all answered his questions differently.
In reply to the first question, some said the king must prepare a timetable and then follow it
strictly. Only in this way, they said, could he do everything at its proper time. Others said
that it was impossible to decide in advance the right time for doing something. The king
should notice all that was going on, avoid foolish pleasures and always do whatever seemed
necessary at that time. Yet others said that the king needed a council of wise men who
would help him act at the proper time. This was because one man would find it impossible
to decide correctly, without help from others, the right time for every action.
But then others said that there were some things which could be urgent. These things could
not wait for the decision of the council. In order to decide the right time for doing
something, it is necessary to look into the future. And only magicians could do that. The
king, therefore, would have to go to magicians.
In their answers to the second question, some said that the people most necessary to the
king were his councilors; others said the priests. A few others chose the doctors. And yet
others said that his soldiers were the most necessary.
To the third question, some said science. Others chose fighting, and yet others religious
worship.
As the answers to his questions were so different, the king was not satisfied and gave no
reward. Instead, he decided to seek the advice of a certain hermit, who was widely known
for his wisdom.
The hermit lived in a wood which he never left. He saw no one but simple people and so the
king put on ordinary clothes. Before he reached the hermit’s hut the king left his horse with
2. his bodyguard and went on alone.
As the king came near the hermit’s hut, he saw the hermit digging the ground in front of his
hut. He greeted the king and continued digging. The hermit was old and weak and as he
worked, he breathed heavily.
The king went up to the hermit and said, “I have come to you, wise hermit, to ask you to
answer three questions: How can I learn to do the right thing at the right time? Who are the
people I need most? And what affairs are the most important?"
The hermit listened to the king, but did not speak. He went on digging. “You are tired," said
the king. “Let me take the spade and work in your place."
“Thanks," said the hermit, giving the king his spade. Then he sat down on the ground.
When the king had dug two beds, he stopped and repeated his questions. The hermit gave
no answer, but stood up, stretching out his hand for the spade and said, “Now you rest and
let me work." But the king did not give him the spade and continued to dig.
One hour passed, then another. The sun went down behind the trees and at last the king
stuck the spade into the ground and said, “I came to you, wise man, for an answer to my
questions. If you can give me no answer, tell me so and I will return home."
“Here comes someone running," said the hermit.
The king turned round and saw a bearded man running towards them. His hands were
pressed against his stomach from which blood was flowing. When he reached the king he
fainted and fell to the ground. The king and the hermit removed the man’s clothing and
found a large wound in his stomach. The king washed and covered it with his handkerchief,
but the blood would not stop flowing. The king re-dressed the wound until at last the
bleeding stopped.
The man felt better and asked for something to drink. The king brought fresh water and
gave it to him. By this time the sun had set and the air was cool. The king with the hermit’s
help carried the wounded man into the hut and laid him on the bed. The man closed his
eyes and lay quiet. The king, tired by his walk and the work he had done, lay down on the
floor and slept through the night. When he awoke, it was several minutes before he could
3. remember where he was or who the strange bearded man lying on the bed was.
“Forgive me!" said the bearded man in a weak voice, when he saw that the king was
awake.
“I do not know you and have nothing to forgive you for," said the king.
“You do not know me, but 1 knows you. 1 am that enemy of yours who swore revenge on
you, because you put my brother to death and seized my property. I knew you had gone
alone to see that hermit and I made up my mind to kill you on your way home. But the day
passed and you did not return. So I left my hiding-place and I came upon your bodyguard
who recognized me and wounded me. I escaped from him but I should have died if you had
not dressed my wounds. I wished to kill you and you have saved my life. Now, if I live, I will
serve you as your most faithful servant and will order my sons to do the same. Forgive
me!"
The king was very happy to have made peace with his enemy so easily and to have won
him over as a friend. He not only forgave him but said he would send his servants and his
own doctor to look after him and he promised to give back the man his property.
Leaving the wounded man, the king went out of the hut and looked round for the hermit.
Before going away he wished once more to get answers to his questions. The hermit was on
his knees sowing seeds in the beds that had been dug the day before. The king went up to
the hermit and said, “For the last time I beg you to answer my questions, wise man."
“You have already been answered!" said the hermit still bending down to the ground and
looking up at the king as he stood before him.
“How have I been answered? What do you mean?"
“Do you not see?" replied the hermit. “If you had not pitied my weakness yesterday and had
not dug these beds for me, you would have gone away. Then that man would have attacked
you and you would have wished you had stayed with me. So the most important time was
when you were digging the beds. And I was the most important man and to do me good
was your most important business. Afterwards, when the man ran to us, the most important
time was when you were caring for him, because if you had not dressed his wounds he
would have died without having made peace with you. So he was the most important man
and what you did for him was your most important business.
4. “Remember then, there is only one time that is important and that time is Now. It is the
most important time because it is the only time we have any power to act.
“The most necessary person is the person you are with at a particular moment for no one
knows what will happen in the future and whether we will meet anyone else. The most
important business is to do that person good because we were sent into this world for that
purpose alone."