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A monk named Jada Bharat

was drafted to help carry the

heavy palanquin containing the king

Because he did not want to step

on any bugs, he carried his one quarter

erratically, perhaps similar to a flat

tire on a car.

He was excused.

Thus does reverence for small life

forms keep some from tedious jobs.

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Footnote:

Nohma Kaaki's story of a nailed lizard in Japan

Nohma Kaaki)

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