One day a man came to the Hasidic master Naftali
“I want to learn how to interpret sacred texts,” he said.
“Look for another mentor,” Naftali said and kicked him out.
- Why did you send him away? - Naftali’s wife asked.
“Those who like to interpret scriptures most often hide their stupidity behind it,” Naftali answered.
There was another knock on the door. Naftali asked:
- What do you want?
“I dream of serving humanity.”
“Get lost,” said Naftali. - You have the wrong address.
- Why did you send him away? - asked the wife. “After all, he strives to serve people.”
“He who does not know himself cannot serve anyone.”
There was another knock on the master's door. The man standing on the threshold said timidly:
- I would like to get rid of ignorance. Could you help me a little with this?
“Come in, I’m waiting for you,” said Naftali.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru