WARDING OFF DANGER

Warding off Danger ~ 232 ~ not create a commotion this time either, and we reached home without any untoward incidents, “That was the miracle of the big stick,” said the Maulana with a smile. “Yesterday you were unarmed, so those wretched curs dared to attack. Today it was a very different story, for the dogs, immediately realizing that you were well-equipped to deal with them, lost courage and gave up any idea they had of attacking. A dog will attack you only if he thinks you are vulnerable. But he would not do so if he found you armed.” There are certain of the human species too, who sadly, will behave well only when you have a ‘big stick’ in your hand. But the moment they find you defenseless, they become bold. They are the type of people who are brave when dealing with those weaker than themselves, and who are out and out cowards when confronted with anyone stronger. This unfortunate state of affairs calls for people to be well-equipped to deal effectively with such unworthy individuals. In society, one ought, in principle, to be peaceable, humble and courteous to all. But, to be practical, one should be well armed to meet adverse situations, so that others are