A seeker tells the master, "It would be better to be free of religion.
The people could seek for truth untethered to structure,
and be free to explore every avenue unconstrained by doctrine."
Is that not a superior state?
The master replied: "Is the tomato plant more fruitful when it sprawls on the ground?
It's fruit is eaten by slugs and stepped on by all."
Some things thrive when staked, blooming beyond their circumstances.
The structure helps it withstand its own weight, grow and bear fruit.
The world is full of structure.
The wise know when to be staked and when to be freed.
The people could seek for truth untethered to structure,
and be free to explore every avenue unconstrained by doctrine."
Is that not a superior state?
The master replied: "Is the tomato plant more fruitful when it sprawls on the ground?
It's fruit is eaten by slugs and stepped on by all."Some things thrive when staked, blooming beyond their circumstances.
The structure helps it withstand its own weight, grow and bear fruit.
The world is full of structure.
The wise know when to be staked and when to be freed.
This poem is wonderful!!!
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