Lessons from the Avadhuta: Life’s Greatest Teachers – Part 9 of 12

Deer: Distraction’s Cost (Guru 15)
A deer, captivated by music, is trapped by hunters.

From the deer, Dattatreya learned to avoid distractions that lead to suffering.

Fish: Craving’s Peril (Guru 16)
A fish, tempted by bait, gets caught. Cravings often lead to harm.

Dattatreya learned to control appetites, steering clear of self-destructive desires.

Next, we’ll learn from Pingala and the osprey about freedom and renunciation.