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Get back to Nature
Zulu was a little boy with a lot of questions. The important problem others faced with the boy was the way he asked questions. Always he had spiritual doubts. Most of the time, his parents were unable to answer him properly and Zulu was not at all okay with how his teachers answered him either. Zulu was always looking for a chance to meet someone who was able to answer him properly.
A sage in the village: It was true that his village was visited by a sage who was approached by villagers with their queries and the sage was famous for answering questions. Even many scholars of the village went to him to clear their doubts. Zulu decided to meet the sage and come clear with his questions.
Zulu meets the sage: Zulu wanted to ask only three questions. Even though many had answered his questions before, Zulu was not at all satisfied with the answers. The sage was busy handling his visitors and he was sitting under a big tree and people gathered around him. Zulu waited. Zulu saw people move back with satisfied faces. Finally his turn came.
Zulu's questions are answered: Zulu was the youngest person who came to meet the sage with questions. The first question he asked was about the meaning of life. Sage answered. "There's no meaning of life as you yourself are its meaning. And life is a continuous process for your evolution and as a spirit, you take many bodies to get experienced and more evolved". Zulu learned that life is continuous process where births and deaths are simply illusions. And one can take multiple bodies to build life the way one wants. The very next question he asked was all about how to be successful in life. The sage answered the question so simply, saying that always allow yourself to be focused on the now, follow your passion and act on your highest excitement at your your best. He also reiterated that one must avoid expectations and move with the flow of life. The final question Zulu asked. "Master, where's everything going after death?" The master gave the simplest answer. The master asked. "What happens when you cut a banana plant"?
Zulu: " It falls down".
Sage: "What do u do with the plant?"
Zulu: We use its leaves, fruits and stem".
Sage: "Then what happens to the plant?"
Zulu thought a little bit and answered. "I can see new banana shoots, coming up".
The sage smiled and told him that nothing goes anywhere and everything is recycled in new shapes and new forms. Nothing is new. The sage explained the things a little bit more. And Zulu walked back home with the smiling face.
The explanation from the sage:
A) Your life doesn't have any meaning because you are the person who makes your life meaningful. You take a body to have things that are never possible to do without a body. When you take a body, it does have its own advantages and disadvantages. When body gives you a voice, form, feelings, movement, vision, smell, taste etc, it also gives you an optical illusion of separation. That's how your ego is triggered. You tend to forget your true self when you are inside a body. You are the personification of consciousness itself.
B) Life is repetitive by nature. You use different bodies to explore the simulated game. Karma also plays a dominant role in the game as it's what determines your stages of evolution. It's a non stop process because it's good to have a body and experience things differently as long as you get totally fed up with that.
C) Death is actually a new beginning so that a soul can choose a new body to explore the simulated game further. Everything is recycled in one way or another. Nothing is lost. It's the visionary illusion that makes us believe that something or someone is lost forever. Nothing is new actually in the quantum Universe. Energy cannot be lost and it can only be reconverted. You are life and you are death as well. Life to love and death to achieve your true self. The whole world is your family as you are accountable for all life and the epitome of collectivity. All that is civilized starts with you and you are the personification of the Universe itself.
The Courage to Question and Seek Truth
Zulu's story reminds you that the journey of spiritual awakening begins with questions. Too often, you accept the answers given to you by parents, teachers, and society without ever questioning their validity. Yet, true wisdom is not found in blind acceptance but in sincere inquiry. Zulu's persistence in seeking answers despite being dismissed or unsatisfied is a reflection of the soul's innate longing for truth. This longing is sacred—it is the drive that leads you beyond the surface of life into the depths of your own consciousness. When you ask questions with an open heart, you are not challenging authority; you are honoring your own intelligence and intuition. The sage did not dismiss Zulu's questions because he was young; he honored them because they were sincere. Your questions are the doorway to your awakening. Never stop asking. Never stop seeking. The answers you are looking for are already within you; the questions are the keys to unlocking them.
The Simplicity of Profound Truths
The sage's answers to Zulu's questions were simple, yet they carried the weight of deep spiritual understanding. This is the nature of truth—it is not complicated or inaccessible; it is simple and immediate. The meaning of life is not a mystery to be solved; it is something you create with every choice, every action, and every moment of awareness. Success is not a destination to be reached; it is the quality of your presence in the now, aligned with your passion and purpose. Death is not an end; it is a transformation, a recycling of energy into new forms. These truths are profound not because they are complex but because they are so simple that they are often overlooked. The sage did not need to give Zulu elaborate explanations; he pointed to the obvious, to the everyday reality of a banana plant. In the same way, the truths you seek are not hidden in distant scriptures or esoteric teachings—they are present in every moment of your life. Open your eyes, and you will see them.
The Cycle of Life, Death, and Rebirth
The banana plant analogy is a perfect illustration of the cyclical nature of existence. Just as the plant falls, is used, and gives rise to new shoots, so too does your life follow a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Nothing is ever truly lost; energy is merely transformed. This understanding can liberate you from the fear of death and the grief of loss. You are not a finite being moving toward an end; you are an eternal expression of consciousness, continuously evolving through infinite forms. Each ending is a new beginning; each death is a rebirth into another opportunity for growth. The sage's answer to Zulu's final question is a reminder that you are part of a vast, interconnected web of life that extends beyond your individual existence. Your actions, your love, your contributions—they all continue to ripple through the Universe. You are not just a temporary being; you are an integral part of the eternal cycle. Embrace this truth, and you will find peace in every moment.
Tip for the Reader
The "Seeker's Reflection" Daily Practice
Cultivate the spirit of sincere inquiry and deepen your connection to life's truths with this simple 5-minute daily practice:
Step 1: Morning Question (1 minute) — Upon waking, ask yourself: "What is one question I truly want to understand today?" Let it arise from your heart, not your mind.
Step 2: Sit with the Question (2 minutes) — Close your eyes and hold the question in your awareness. Do not try to answer it—simply sit with it. Let it open a space of curiosity within you.
Step 3: Observe Life (1 minute) — Throughout the day, observe situations, people, and nature with the question in mind. Notice what arises. Look for simple, obvious answers.
Step 4: Evening Reflection (1 minute) — Before sleep, reflect: "What did I learn today? How did the question evolve?" Write down any insights.
Step 5: Gratitude (30 seconds) — End with: "Thank you for the gift of questioning. I am a seeker on the path of truth."
Practice this daily for 30 days. You'll notice a deeper connection to your own wisdom, a greater sense of peace, and a renewed appreciation for the simple truths of life. Like Zulu, you are a seeker—and your questions will lead you home.