course. He took 3 days and painted beautiful scenery. He wanted
people's opinion about his caliber and painting skills. He put his
creation at a busy street-crossing. And just down below aboard which
read -"I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I
might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. Please put a
cross wherever you see a mistake."
While he came back in the evening to collect his painting he was
completely shattered to see that whole canvass was filled with Xs
(crosses) and some people had even written their comments on the
painting. Disheartened and broken completely he ran to his master's
place and burst into tears.
This young artist was breathing heavily and master heard him saying,
"I'm useless and if this is what I have learnt to paint I'm not worth
becoming a painter. People have rejected me completely. I feel like
dying"
Master smiled and suggested "My Son, I will prove that you are a great
artist and have learnt flawless painting. Do as I say without
questioning it. It WILL work."
Young artist reluctantly agreed and two days later early morning he
presented a replica of his earlier painting to his master. Master took
that gracefully and smiled.
"Come with me." master said.
They reached the same street-square early morning and displayed the
same painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out another
board which read -"Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I'm new
to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes
etc. I have put a box with colors and brushes just below. Please do a
favor. If you see a mistake, kindly pick up the brush and correct it."
Master and disciple walked back home. They both visited the place
same evening. Young painter was surprised to see that actually there
was not a single correction done so far. Next day again they visited
and found painting remained untouched. They say the painting was kept
there for a month for no correction came in!
Moral of the story: It is easier to criticize, but difficult to
improve! So don't get carried away or judge yourself by someone
else's criticism and feel depressed. Judge yourself! You are your
best judge!
