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There was a professional dancer who used to hold performances in many different places, including outdoor sites. After one scheduled performance, a friend asked the dancer, "So did you perform last night?" "No," said the dancer. "I could not." His friend was surprised and asked why not, and the dancer replied, "There was a hill." In other words, due to the nonideal situation, the dancer did not perform. But this is not a real dancer. MORAL: A real dancer would have danced even if the hill was offered as the site for dancing. And even if the dancing performance was not up to standard, a real dancer would have danced under any circumstances. Similarly, a dedicated disciple will perform his or her duty even if facilities are lacking.
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