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In this profound ancient Buddhist story from the time of the Buddha, Venerable Sāriputta Mahā Thera demonstrates the true power of humility and equanimity when falsely accused by a jealous monk.Witness Sāriputta's legendary "Lion’s Roar" – a masterful teaching using beautiful similes of earth, water, fire, wind, and more – showing how a liberated mind remains undisturbed by praise or blame.This Theravāda Dhamma story reveals timeless wisdom on overcoming pride, anger, and conceit through mindfulness and insight into impermanence.

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Sariputta’s Humility – A Lesson in Equanimity and Selflessness

After the rains retreat, Venerable Sariputta teaches us the profound art of humility, showing how to remain calm, compassionate, and free from anger even in the face of slander and jealousy. This story reveals timeless Buddhist wisdom through vivid analogies—earth, water, fire, wind, rags, and more—helping us cultivate equanimity, patience, and inner peace.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
Sariputta’s robe accidentally brushes a jealous monk.

0:07 – The Jealous Monk Complains
The monk lies to the Buddha, claiming Sariputta hit him.

0:17 – The Buddha Calls Sariputta
Hundreds of monks gather to witness the response.

0:25 – Sariputta’s Humble Response
“I am like the earth; I accept both clean and dirty things without anger or disgust.”

0:49 – Water Analogy
“I am like water; washing both the pure and impure, free from ill will.”

1:07 – Fire Analogy
“I am like fire; burning both pure and impure without shame or anger.”

1:21 – Wind Analogy
“My mind moves through the world in perfect equanimity, like the wind.”

1:37 – Rag Analogy
“I am like a worn cleaning rag, embracing all with selfless humility.”

1:54 – Lowly Mind Analogy
“I live with the humble mind of a poor outcast child, free from enmity.”

2:08 – Harmless Bull Analogy
“I am like a gentle, broken-horned bull, harming no one.”

2:21 – Contemplating the Body
“I see the body as impure, like a leaking corpse; pride cannot arise.”

2:51 – The Jealous Monk’s Realization
The monk feels shame and seeks forgiveness.

2:57 – Sariputta Pardons Him
Sariputta grants forgiveness with complete peace.

Reference link:
https:// docs.google.com/document/d/10c8N2U7-gaZSn7xRbm4foVeUiatyoHVt_fwqoV2Ri28/edit?tab=t.0

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