Role model

Role model

Interesting story which will help someone who preaches good things without following. Rama krishna paramahamsa used to deliver lectures on various topics. On one fine day a small boy accompanied by his mother visited the mutt with the intention to meet swamiji. Rama krishna called both of them and enquired about there whereabouts. They replied to all of his questions cautiously. Mother of that small boy told swamiji that her son eats plenty of sweets and chocolates daily and spoils his health. She requested swamiji to give best advice to him. Swamiji saw her worried face and requested her to come again on the next day. Both of them came back again and met swamiji. Rama krishna turned towards the boy and requested him reduce eating sweets. Boy asked him why he did not advice yesterday when mom asked the this question. Swamiji laughed at him and told that he also loved eating sweets which he stopped yesterday. So if i want to preach something to the world i should first follow it. Since i stopped eating sweets i have the right to give advice. Hearing this, boy felt happy and reduced eating sweets. So when you want to become a role model for others first you should follow ethics and principles of right living.