The Tewenty four Gurus (11)

9. THE PYTHON

The python never goes out in search of food but instead lies down in a place and eats whatever prey comes in its way! A yogi, too, should not strive to obtain his food but remain effortless and eat whatever comes his way. He should accept whatever he gets to eat, be it tasty or otherwise. If on any day no food comes his way he should go without it deeming it to be his destiny. In spite of possessing physical and mental strength or remaining unoccupied (without any work) or winning over his sleep as well as his senses, the yogi should always remain at rest.