“Do we worship the Mountain God because we fear it – isn’t it the most significant obstruction to light, causing us to lead dark lives?”
She followed the line of another child who said the Emperor had no clothes, and her parents silenced her.
But the thought had taken root, and discussions began with the people who had reached the mountain’s peak to see light.
“Partial darkness is partial light, and you cannot denigrate the presence of the Sun and Sky,” said the wise people.
There was movement in the village as people shifted their homes and workplaces, bypassing the Mountain.
The Mountain smiled and shed a few rocks from the top as his disciples conquered fear by learning how to co-exist.

We always need those who can see the emperor for what he is, naked.
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We need them, and yet their voices are crushed.
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Interesting point about the Mountain God: “isn’t it the most significant obstruction to light, causing us to lead dark lives”
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Thank you, Frank, for the insightful comment!
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whats the old saying about the mountain being there for the student, not there for the wise person and there (all along) for the enlightened
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It rings in deep wisdom.
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Nicely written Reena .
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Very well written and engaging.
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Thank you, Shashi!
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Love this. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks a ton!
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Nicely written 👏🏼
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Thank you so much!
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You’re always welcome
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Fantastic six Reena! Xo
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Thank you so much!
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