CHAPTER 14
Attitude of Gratitude
The Ego and its negative Effects (777) an attitude of gratitude. (A story from the Upanishads) Once upon a time the Aryavarta in India was ruled by a powerful emperor. The emperor was basically a good man but the only problem with him was he was highly egoistic. He always used to boast his greatness in each and everything and some of the good people were not happy with this negative quality of the emperor. Hence they all went to Yajnyavalkya Maharshi and requested him to reform their emperor. Accordingly Yajnyavalkya Maharshi had visited the court of this emperor and he was very well received by the emperor and he said, “Maharshi! I am very happy to see you here in my court and I am sure you will be happy to notice the richness of this very big hall, golden throne and my people are very happy and comfortable. I request you to join me for lunch tomorrow.” After some time the Maharshi went back to rest and next day he visited the great emperor.