Faidyaan was a cleric and went to different places for
spreading spiritual knowledge. He was religious and kind-hearted; he didn’t take
any salary or wages in sake of his welfare work. Whosoever gave him according
to his own interest, Faidyaan accepted those things according to ethical rules.
One day in any village, after representing congregation,
he was sitting under a tree with his disciples, and then only one ayah came
there.
Ayah introduced herself and by keeping one bowl, she requested
cleric- Hey religious Man, I have brought delicious dishes which are made by me
at home with great respect and love. Please accept these dishes which are
especially for you.
Cleric calmly said- Generous Lady, I’m not hungry at this
time. I have eaten food which was brought by my disciples just a moment back, so
my stomach is full.
Cleric expressed in this way as he was surely not able
to eat anything at that moment.
Ayah said- This time you have finished your food but
next time I will inform you before coming, then you will have to accept my dishes.
Cleric agreed with a smile.
After departure of ayah, one disciple asked cleric- Ayah
had brought those dishes with much love and respect, why didn’t you accept while
you haven’t eaten anything else?
On this cleric explained- Dear son, your words are
reasonable. Taking anything from gentle people like Ayah, Doctors, Nurses,
teachers, etc. is against my self-respect. They help others like God, see the
pain and problems of others, help them to remove their pain, and then they get
their salary. I can’t accept anything from their earnings, they are dignified
people.
In this way, cleric Fadiyaan taught their disciples to
respect those people who are doing social welfare by some way.
Dear friends, There are so many people around us
who work for welfare of society and then earn their livelihood. Those people
help in reducing the pain and problem of others; respect them, they are worthy
of respect. Thank You.
