Once there was ayoung monk named Dharma who lived in a remote monastery nestled in themountains. He had dedicated his life to the teachings of Buddha and spent hisdays in quiet contemplation and meditation.

One day, as Dharmawas walking through the forest, he came across a beautiful young woman namedMaya. She was lost and in need of help, and Dharma could not resist offeringhis assistance. As he guided her back to the main path, he found himself drawnto her gentle nature and kind spirit.

Over the next fewweeks, Dharma and Maya met frequently, and they soon fell deeply in love.However, Dharma knew that as a monk, he was forbidden from pursuing a romanticrelationship. He was torn between his love for Maya and his commitment to hisspiritual practice.

Dharma sought theadvice of his mentor, the wise old abbot of the monastery. The abbot listenedpatiently to Dharma's dilemma and offered him some sage advice. He remindedDharma of the importance of detachment and advised him to let go of hisattachment to Maya, as it was a hindrance to his spiritual progress.

Dharma took theabbot's words to heart and decided to renounce his love for Maya. It was adifficult decision, but he knew that it was necessary for his spiritual growth.He continued to see Maya, but he kept his distance and focused on hismeditation practice.

Years passed, andDharma became an accomplished monk, revered for his wisdom and compassion. Heremained celibate, but he never forgot his love for Maya. When he heard thatMaya had fallen ill, he knew that he had to go to her.

He traveled to hervillage and found her lying in bed, weak and frail. He sat by her side and heldher hand, offering her comfort and solace in her final moments. Maya looked upat Dharma, and in her eyes, he saw the reflection of his own love.

As Maya passedaway, Dharma realized that his love for her had been a pure and selfless love,one that had strengthened his spiritual practice and brought him closer toenlightenment. He returned to his monastery with a renewed sense of purpose andcontinued his meditation practice with even greater dedication, grateful forthe lessons he had learned through his love for Maya.

Well, the entirestory of this monk is based on his own purpose, this story isn’t real, butmight be real in the whole stories of the monks out there.

You might bewondering, why would I end the story in a complete sadness, or you might bethinking that I am taking a decision against the relationship.

Well, this segmentof the podcast is going to stand in my entire life as a mirror reflection.

Most of the peoplewhom I encountered in my 28 years of life has just asked one question. What didyou achieve by practicing the monk methods? Did you really spent your timebeing a monk? How did the monk practice made you the person you are today.

In this episode, Iwould like to reveal all that hidden secrets of my life, which was hidden inthe grey areas during my interactions.

My childhood hasbeen so tough, my life has fetched for a true friend who could understand melike I understand their pain and emotions.

I searched for abalanced friendship where equality, respect and love exist.

My struggles weremany, it is not an easy thing to be a writer, because writers aren’t goodfriends to anyone.

Since we spend ourtime alone, thinking about the society, thinking about bringing some changeamong the people around us, we lose ourselves in the process.

The same hadhappened with me.

I found nofriends, but I made enemies in the process for no reason.

My kindness,genuineness were treated as my weaknesses.

Everyone hasabused me from my adolescence to teenage.

Then I haverealized that I am some kind of species that is mistakenly entered on to thisearth.

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