Lesson: Enlightenment is eternal
A student once asked his guru,
"What is the nature of enlightenment?"
The guru lit a small candle and said,
"Watch this flame."
Hours passed, but the candle never melted.
The student was amazed.
The guru smiled and said,
"True enlightenment is like this—once lit, it never burns out."
Moral: Once consciousness is awakened, it never fades.