The Right Decision! # Last blog we saw how Guru Ayoddhoumya's student Ved was blessed. Now let's witness the story of Guru Ved's student - Uttanka. Once upon a time Acharya Ved was visited by two Kshatriyas Janamejaya and Paushya. They requested Acharya Ved to become their chief advisor and spiritual teacher. Then one day Acharya Ved had to go to the Himalayas . He called one of his most brilliant student whose name was Uttanka. Acharya Ved said " Son I am giving you the responsibility of Agnihotra and other Vedic practices , in my absence. Also whatever is needed in my absence at my home , that should be provided by you." Thus giving these instructions Acharya Ved left for his journey. Thus Uttanka started staying in his Guru Ved's abode and started to take care of his Ashrama. One day all the women staying in the Ashrama summoned Uttanka and said " Your Guru-patni (Guru's wife) is in her ovulatory phase ( fertile period after menstrual cycle) and Guru Ved is absent , do the needful so that this fertile period is not wasted. Because Acharya Ved is not present , she is in much worry! " After hearing this Uttanka answered " I cannot listen to women and do this ayogya ( not right/ false) karma , my Guru did not say that you are allowed to do ayogya karma!" After a few days when Acharya Ved returned from his journey he came to know about Uttanka's story and his decision and became very happy! Acharya Ved said " Son , you have served me by abiding to the laws of Dharma. Because of this our respect and love towards each other has grown exponentially! I now say that you should return to your native place as you have gained all the knowledge I have taught you , Bless you Son!" Uttanka said "Bhagwan , it is written in Vedas that - "यश्च अधर्मेण वै ब्रूयाद् यश्च अधर्मेण पृच्छति। तयोरन्यतरः प्रैति विद्वेषं चाधिगच्छति॥९१॥ " The one , who's teachings and advices are stained with ADHARMA (can be translated as chaos , disharmony , distrust in accordance with individual and the society) or similarly who's questions , queries and study is stained with ADHARMA , any one of them ,( guru or his student) are destined for destruction! But neither your teachings had even a spot of Adharma nor my study is stained with it! With your permission I would like to offer you a Guru-Dakshina ( a offering made to teacher out of gratitude for his teachings)" Guru Ved said " Son Uttanka please stay here for a few more days." After a few days Uttanka again asked his Guru Ved " My teacher , What Guru-Dakshina should I offer?" Acharya Ved said " Son you keep asking what should I offer , hence go and ask your Guru-Patni (my wife) , whatever she says - you may offer as Guru Dakshina" Uttanka asked Acharya Ved's wife " Blessed one , what should I offer as my Guru-Dakshina in order to express my gratitude towards my Guru and his teachings?". Guru -Patni said " Son , go to King Paushya and bring me the Kundals (Ear-Rings) which his wife is wearing now". # Next Blog - Will Uttanka bring the Kundals for his Guru's wife? What challenges would he be facing in accomplishing this simple looking task?
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