Could you narrate the parable of Prajapati and the instruction 'Da' as described in the source material?

📖 Chapter 14

Certainly. Chapter 14 recounts a story where Prajapati gave a one-syllable instruction, 'Da,' to his three children—the gods, the demons, and the humans—after they completed their period of celibacy. Each group interpreted the syllable according to their inherent nature. The gods, who are described as self-controlled beings with noble qualities, understood it as 'Danta,' meaning 'be self-controlled.' The demons, characterized as violent and cruel, understood it as 'Daya,' meaning 'be merciful.' The humans, who are gripped by greed, understood it as 'Dana,' meaning 'give charity.' Prajapati affirmed all of their interpretations, saying, 'Very good, very good,' in an innovative play between Guru and disciple that revealed their inner tendencies.


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