Weekend Story-Six Blind Men
October 21, 2024
In a small village, a group of blind men heard about a strange creature called an elephant. Curious, they decided to touch it and learn what it was like.
One man reached out and touched the elephant’s trunk. “It’s like a thick snake!” he exclaimed.
Another felt the elephant’s side. “No, it’s like a wall!”, he insisted.
A third touched a leg and said, “You’re both wrong; it’s like a sturdy tree.”
The fourth man held the elephant’s ear and declared, “It’s a big fan!”
A fifth man touched the tusk and claimed, “It’s like a sharp spear!”
The last man touched the tail and said, “It’s like a rope!”
As they debated, each was convinced they were right, unable to see that they only grasped part of the truth.
Just then, a wise passerby overheard them. With a gentle smile, he said, “You each feel only a part. The elephant is much bigger than any one of you can imagine.”
The blind men paused, realizing their limited perspectives.
