The disciples often argued about what is good and what is evil. Sometimes the answer was obvious, sometimes not. If the Master happened to be present at these disputes, he did not take any part in them.
But one day he was asked:
“Is it right to kill someone who wants to kill me?” Or is it wrong?
- How should I know? - came the answer.
The students were shocked:
- How then to distinguish good from evil?
The master replied:
- You should die to yourself while still alive. To die completely, totally. And then do as you see fit - all your actions will be correct.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru