Elephant: The Trap of Lust (Guru 13)
An elephant, lured by desire, falls into hunters’ traps.
Dattatreya learned the importance of mastering desires to avoid life’s snares.
Honey Gatherer: Futility of Hoarding (Guru 14)
Honeybees collect honey laboriously, but others (honey gatherer) enjoy their spoils.
Dattatreya learned the futility of hoarding, focusing instead on generosity.
Next, we’ll explore the deer, the fish, and their cautionary tales.