Story 003b

Amina Sets an Example and Gives Natasha a Second Chance

Story 2003: Amina Sets an Example and Gives Natasha a Second Chance
Amina and Natasha, two Congolese ladies, crossed paths after many years. They immediately recognized each other from their shared Ssssb classes during their childhood and youth. Amina said to Natasha, 'Let's go to this restaurant, have a coconut drink, and enjoy a delicious cassava dish.' The ladies began to converse about their lives and experiences in society at the restaurant.

Here is their conversation:

Natasha: 'Hello, Amina, it's so wonderful to see you again after all these years. Do you remember our Ssssb classes at guru practice?'

Amina: 'Sairam, Natasha! Those lessons have had such a profound impact on my life. I still practice the Ssssb teachings from our guru practice.'

Natasha: 'Really? Are you still practicing the teachings? I used to come for the fun games in class, but I remember the teachings, although I never put them into practice.'

Amina: 'What are you up to these days? I remember your parents had a company back then, and they were quite wealthy. You always received beautiful and expensive things from your parents.'

Natasha: 'What can I say? My parents initially had 1 restaurant, but later on, they had two. They returned to their hometown, where they found happiness, and they gave me both restaurants, but both... both... both... both...' Natasha began to cry.

Amina: 'Don't cry, Natasha; you're still my dear Ssssb friend. You always thought of me and gave me things I couldn't afford because my family's economic situation was weak, do you remember? What happened with both restaurants? Don't cry.'

Natasha: 'After my parents gave me the two restaurants and moved to the village, I became even more arrogant. I felt superior to others, hung out with the wrong crowd, had so much, but never did Seva, never put Swami's Ssssb teachings into practice. Everything is lost; I'm even in debt, and all my friends have left me...' Natasha began to cry again.

Amina: 'Don't cry, Natasha; what's done is done. Let's look ahead. Let me tell my story: I started selling fruit from a bicycle across from our old school. I've opened 2 vegetarian restaurants since then, one on the other side of Matadi and this one where we are now. This success is due to practicing the teachings of Bhagwan Baba in the Soul Blossom class.'

Natasha was so surprised and happy for Amina that she fell off her chair. Amina helped her up and offered her a job at the restaurant. Natasha was very thankful and immediately began to improve her manners. Finally, she became the manager of 'Sai Amina Veg Plaza,' but also helped the employees with all kinds of work. End of the Story

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Five questions of story 3, Amina Sets an Example and Gives Natasha a Second Chance

1) How did Amina and Natasha know each other?
a) They were neighbors.
b) They attended the same Ssssb classes during their childhood.

2) What did Natasha remember about the Ssssb classes?
a) She practiced the teachings.
b) She went there for the fun games.

3) What did Natasha's parents give her?
a) Money and a house.
b) Two restaurants.

4) Why did Natasha cry when talking about the restaurants?
a) She became arrogant, lost everything, and was in debt.
b) She missed her parents.

5) How did Amina start her business?
a) By opening a restaurant immediately.
b) By selling fruit from a bicycle.